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Trip from Westport, IN to Rossburg, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

25.7 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Westport, IN, IN

Westport, IN

William Jacobs

Downtown Rossburg, IN, IN

Rossburg, IN

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Trip Overview

Westport, IN to Rossburg, IN is 25.7 miles and takes about 36 minutes via SR 3 and I-74, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a busy schedule, offering a quick connection between two points without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple transit rather than a scenic excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 3 9.1 mi 13m
I 74 8.6 mi 9m
West Main Street 6.3 mi 8m
South 850 East 0.7 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Dean Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Base Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 3 — 9.1 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westport, IN and Rossburg, IN.

1

Start on East Main Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto North Dean Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · North Dean Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto SR 3

9.1 mi · 13 min · SR 3
4

Turn right onto SR 3; SR 46

6.3 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
6

Merge onto I 74

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 74
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 143 Toward Saint Maurice, New Point
8

Turn left onto South 850 East

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 850 East
9

Turn left onto East Base Road

135 ft · 3 sec · East Base Road
10

Arrive at destination

East Base Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Dean Street

Turn right onto North Dean Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 3

At end of road, turn right onto SR 3

Navigation decision point

3
9.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | SR 3; SR 46 / West Main Street

Turn right onto SR 3; SR 46 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
24.8 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward Saint Maurice, New Point

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143 Toward Saint Maurice, New Point
4
25 mi into trip | ~34m in | South 850 East

Turn left onto South 850 East

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.27 one way

$8.55 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.65 $9.31
premium $5.18 $5.24 $10.49
diesel $5.35 $5.41 $10.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 21, 2026

Origin

Westport, IN

Night in Westport on Wednesday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

ENE 8 to 12 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:38PM EDT until May 21 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:33PM EDT until May 23 at 3:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Rossburg, IN

Night in Rossburg on Wednesday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy

ENE 12 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:38PM EDT until May 21 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 10:33PM EDT until May 23 at 3:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the route on faster roads. You'll experience a stretch of 9.1 miles on SR 3 before transitioning. The latter part of the drive will involve more surface streets as you approach your destination, likely marked by a change in speed limits and denser local traffic.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on SR 3.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 3 and I 74. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Dean Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Dean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 3): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (SR 3; SR 46 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,022 ft 812 ft

Total Climb

211 ft

Total Descent

91 ft

Highest Point

1,022 ft

~20.2 mi in

Elevation Range

210 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Westport, IN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on SR 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Dean Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 3): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (SR 3; SR 46 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rossburg, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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