Origin
Cedar Grove, IN
Afternoon in Cedar Grove on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cedar Grove, IN to Laurel, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel, IN
Wyxina Tresse
Trip Overview
The drive from Cedar Grove, IN to Laurel, IN covers 21.8 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Metamora Road, Brookville Avenue, SR 121 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Metamora Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.8 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 (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Metamora Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near US 52 / Brookville Avenue.
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 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52 / Brookville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 52 / Metamora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (SR 121): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 52 / Brookville Avenue
Turn left onto US 52 / Brookville Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 52 / Metamora Road
Turn left onto US 52 / Metamora Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 121
Turn right onto SR 121
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Pearl Street
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Metamora Road | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Brookville Avenue | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| SR 121 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Pearl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Metamora Road
— 10.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, IN and Laurel, IN.
1
Start on 4th Street
80 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto US 52
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Brookville Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 52
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Metamora Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 121
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 121
5
Turn slight right onto SR 121
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on SR 121
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
7
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
84 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Pearl Street
8
Turn right
30 ft
·
2 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Laurel, IN
Afternoon in Laurel on Thursday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cedar Grove, IN to Laurel, IN covers 21.8 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Metamora Road, Brookville Avenue, SR 121. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 miles from Cedar Grove, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52 / Brookville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles (US 52 / Metamora Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (SR 121): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cedar Grove, IN to Laurel, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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