How far is Ross, IN from Creston, IN?
The driving distance from Ross, IN to Creston, IN is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ross and Creston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross and Creston.
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Start on Chase Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Chase Street
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Turn left onto West 57th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West 57th Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2685 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Taft Street
4 mi · 7 min · Taft Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Clark Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
116 m · 14 sec · North Court Street
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Turn left onto West Joliet Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Joliet Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Continue on Grant Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto West 153rd Avenue
3.5 mi · 13 min · West 153rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morse Street
1314 ft · 60 sec · Morse Street
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Turn right onto West 155th Avenue
2656 ft · 2 min · West 155th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cline Avenue
59 m · 8 sec · Cline Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cline Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ross and Creston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Taft Street
Continue on Taft Street
4.01 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ross and Mostly Sunny near Creston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ross to Creston?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crown Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Ross and 9.2 miles from Creston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ross and Mostly Sunny near Creston.
Stop Ideas Near Crown Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ross and Creston. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.53 km).
#1 Ross
Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 41.5267000, -87.3747600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Creston
Creston is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3378100, -87.4314200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creston (-87.43142, 41.33781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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