Origin
Lakeville, IN
Night in Lakeville on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeville, IN to Ardmore, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardmore, IN
Ian Porce
Trip Overview
The drive from Lakeville, IN to Ardmore, IN covers 14.5 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dixie Highway, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, Mayflower Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on Dixie Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.5 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 (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Lakeville, IN to Ardmore, IN covers 14.5 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dixie Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Patterson Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Patterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 931 / Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (Kern Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Patterson Street
Turn left onto West Patterson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 931 / Dixie Highway
Turn right onto SR 931 / Dixie Highway
Navigation decision point
6
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Kern Road
Turn left onto Kern Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 31
Take the exit onto US 31 toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michigan City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michi...
6
14.4 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Glenn Road
At end of road, turn left onto Glenn Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lakeville, IN to Ardmore, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Michigan City along the way.
Michigan City
7.2 mi in
|
~12m
|
via US 31
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Highway | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Mayflower Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 31 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Glenn Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Patterson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dixie Highway
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeville, IN and Ardmore, IN.
1
Start on South Main Street
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Patterson Street
268 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Patterson Street
3
Turn right onto SR 931
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Dixie Highway
4
Turn left onto Kern Road
275 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kern Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
6
Merge onto US 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
7
Take the exit onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michigan City
8
Merge onto US 20; US 31
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Mayflower Road
10
Turn straight onto Mayflower Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Mayflower Road
11
Turn right onto Lawrence Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto Glenn Road
343 ft
·
15 sec
·
Glenn Road
13
Arrive at destination
Glenn Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 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 | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
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.
Destination
Ardmore, IN
Night in Ardmore on Thursday
Local time
9:57 PM
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lakeville, IN to Ardmore, IN covers 14.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dixie Highway, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, Mayflower Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Lakeville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Patterson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 931 / Dixie Highway): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (Kern Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lakeville, IN to Ardmore, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Michigan City along the way.
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