Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walkerton, IN
Honey Badger GD
Ardmore, IN
Ian Porce
Walkerton to Ardmore is 20 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Liberty Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local feel for the entire drive, making it a straightforward journey. It's a quick hop that's easy to fit into a day, whether you're starting your day or wrapping it up.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Highway | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| South State Street | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Mayflower Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Prairie Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lawrence Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Michigan Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Glenn Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Walkerton, IN and Ardmore, IN.
Start on US 6; SR 23
Turn right onto SR 23
Continue on SR 23
Continue on SR 23
Continue on SR 23
Continue on SR 23
Continue on SR 23
Turn left onto Mayflower Road
Turn right onto Lawrence Street
At end of road, turn left onto Glenn Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto SR 23 / Michigan Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mayflower Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Lawrence Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Glenn Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Walkerton on Monday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Patchy Smoke
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 4:17AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Evening in Ardmore on Monday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Patchy Smoke
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 4:17AM CDT until July 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily local roads for the entire 20-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.7 miles on Liberty Highway. As you travel, expect the road to feel more like a local connection rather than a high-speed transit, with numerous changes in direction.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 23 / Michigan Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Walkerton, IN to Ardmore, IN is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 23 / Michigan Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles (Mayflower Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles (Lawrence Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
63 ft
Total Descent
45 ft
Highest Point
747 ft
~14.3 mi in
Elevation Range
28 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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