Origin
Olive, IN
Late night in Olive on Friday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olive, IN to Ardmore, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Michigan Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
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 Friday
Local time
4:08 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
19 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Olive, IN to Ardmore, IN covers 8.4 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Michigan Street, Lincolnway West, Smilax Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Olive, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.31 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 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Olive, IN to Ardmore, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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