Origin
Metamora, IN
Morning in Metamora on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Metamora, IN to Cedar Grove, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cedar Grove, IN
Olga Lioncat
Trip Overview
The drive from Metamora, IN to Cedar Grove, IN covers 15 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 52, Main Street, Duck Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on US 52. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 21m highway drive covering 15 miles, with most of the trip on US 52 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.7 miles on US 52.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 52 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 52.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Metamora, IN to Cedar Grove, IN is easy. At 21m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 52; SR 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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
Turn left onto US 52
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 52; SR 1 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 52; SR 1 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Duck Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 13.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Metamora, IN and Cedar Grove, IN.
1
Start on Duck Creek Road
124 ft
·
8 sec
·
Duck Creek Road
2
Turn left onto US 52
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
US 52
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 52; SR 1
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 52; SR 1
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 52; SR 1
5
Turn right onto 4th Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Street
6
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 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 | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
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
Cedar Grove, IN
Morning in Cedar Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 Metamora, IN to Cedar Grove, IN covers 15 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 52, Main Street, Duck Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Metamora, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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.
The drive from Metamora, IN to Cedar Grove, IN is easy. At 21m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 52; SR 1 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Metamora, IN to Cedar Grove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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