Ardmore, IN to Lakeville, IN is 15.7 miles and takes about 24m via US 31 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to itself. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient connection between these two points. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger Indiana exploration. You'll find it a straightforward journey with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 31
6.4 mi
8m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
4 mi
4m
Mayflower Road
2.4 mi
5m
Pierce Road
1.1 mi
1m
Dixie Highway
0.8 mi
1m
Lawrence Street
0.2 mi
1m
Glenn Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Patterson Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, IN and Lakeville, IN.
1
Start on Glenn Road
343 ft·17 sec·Glenn Road
2
Turn right onto Lawrence Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Lawrence Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Road
2.4 mi·5 min·Mayflower Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South
5
Merge onto US 20; US 31
4.0 mi·4 min·Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6
Take the exit onto US 31
6.4 mi·8 min·US 31
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward SR 4: North Liberty, La Porte
8
Turn right onto SR 4
1.1 mi·1 min·Pierce Road
9
Turn left onto SR 931
0.8 mi·1 min·Dixie Highway
10
Turn left onto West Patterson Street
268 ft·13 sec·West Patterson Street
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
23 ft·0 sec·South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lawrence Street
Turn right onto Lawrence Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Mayflower Road
At end of road, turn left onto Mayflower Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 20 East, US 31 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South
5
7 mi into trip|~11m in|US 31
Take the exit onto US 31 toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
5
13.4 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward SR 4: North Liberty, La Porte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 4: North Liberty, La Porte
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.32 one way
$4.64 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$2.56
$5.12
premium
$4.72
$2.92
$5.83
diesel
$4.80
$2.96
$5.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 60% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
4.7
0
$1.65
$0.75
Efficient EV
3.9
0
$1.37
$0.63
EV Truck/SUV
6.3
0
$2.20
$1.00
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Jul 3, 2026
Origin
Ardmore, IN
Late night
in Ardmore on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 10:41AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 10:41AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Lakeville, IN
Late night
in Lakeville on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph57% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 10:41AM CDT until July 3 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 10:41AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 67% of the journey utilizing faster roadways like US 31 and the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. You'll experience a 6.4-mile stretch on US 31 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. While a significant portion is highway, the inclusion of Mayflower Road suggests a transition to more local driving as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of efficient travel on main arteries and a slight shift in road character closer to Lakeville.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lawrence Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lawrence Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Mayflower Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
862 ft719 ft
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
47 ft
Highest Point
862 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ardmore, IN and Lakeville, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and La Porte.
Indianapolis
7 mi in|~11m|via US 31
La Porte
13.4 mi in|~20m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on US 31. 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 0.1 miles (Lawrence Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Mayflower Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeville, IN before heading back.
