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Trip from Ardmore, IN to Lakeville, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

15.7 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m

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

Downtown Ardmore, IN, IN

Ardmore, IN

Ian Porce

Downtown Lakeville, IN, IN

Lakeville, IN

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

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

$2.45 one way

$4.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.69 $5.39
premium $4.89 $3.02 $6.04
diesel $5.61 $3.47 $6.93

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ardmore, IN

Late night in Ardmore on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakeville, IN

Late night in Lakeville on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

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 Effort 4/10

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.

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on US 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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