Origin
Olive, IN
Late night in Olive on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive, IN to Ardmore, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olive, IN
Efrem Efre
Ardmore, IN
Ian Porce
Trip Overview
Olive to Ardmore is 8.4 miles and takes about 14 minutes via East Michigan Street, Lincolnway West, and Smilax Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's perfect for a quick hop between destinations without much fuss. It's a straightforward connection that doesn't require extensive planning, ideal for those who value efficiency on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Michigan Street | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Lincolnway West | 2 mi | 3m |
| Smilax Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Mayflower Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Glenn Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Michigan Street
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olive, IN and Ardmore, IN.
1
Start on Smilax Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Smilax Road
2
Turn right onto US 20
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Michigan Street
3
Continue on US 20
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincolnway West
4
Enter roundabout onto Mayflower Road
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mayflower Road
5
Continue on Mayflower Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mayflower Road
6
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grove Street
7
Turn right onto Glenn Road
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
Glenn Road
8
Arrive at destination
Glenn Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 20 / East Michigan Street
Turn right onto US 20 / East Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Mayflower Road
Enter roundabout onto Mayflower Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Grove Street
Turn left onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Glenn Road
Turn right onto Glenn Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Ardmore, IN
Late night in Ardmore on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 8.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles along East Michigan Street. This suggests a drive with frequent intersections and varying speed limits, typical of getting around town or between nearby communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on East Michigan Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 20 / East Michigan Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 20 / East Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Mayflower Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.1 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on East Michigan Street. 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 0.6 miles (US 20 / East Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (Mayflower Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.1 miles (Grove Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ardmore, 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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