How far is Rossburg, IN from Craig, IN?

The driving distance from Rossburg, IN to Craig, IN is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.29 mi
00h 15m
Flight
10.34 mi
16.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.34 mi
Kilometers
16.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.29 mi
Kilometers
21.39 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Craig
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Rossburg
Wed, May 13, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossburg
2026-05-13T00:32
Arrive Craig
Wed, May 13, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rossburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greensburg
IN

City in Indiana

From Rossburg
6.6 mi
00h 07m
To Craig
6.7 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rossburg and Craig.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rossburg and Craig.

  1. 1

    Start on East Base Road

    41 m · 4 sec · East Base Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 850 East

    2811 ft · 1 min · South 850 East

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3 South: Greensburg

    1139 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    591 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    93 m · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossburg and Craig.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
9.11 mi · 69%
SR 3 South
3.39 mi · 26%
South 850 East
0.53 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.11 mi · 1%
East Base Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

8.89 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensburg
00h 07m from Rossburg
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rossburg and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Craig.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rossburg to Craig?

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Rossburg and 6.7 miles from Craig.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rossburg and Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Craig.

Stop Ideas Near Greensburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensburg.

RAIL

Connersville station

46 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

75 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

88 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossburg and Craig. Straight-line distance: 10.34 mi (16.64 km).

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#1 Rossburg

Rossburg is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3258800, -85.3260800
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
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#2 Craig

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana

Population870
Coordinates39.3322700, -85.5194200
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: East Base Road (-85.326199, 39.325662)
End: South County Road 200 West (-85.518373, 39.332305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossburg and Craig. The current time is 00:32:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.