Origin
Onward, IN
Afternoon in Onward on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Onward, IN to Hoover, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Onward, IN to Hoover, IN covers 17.5 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, SR 218, West 200 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 17.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and SR 218. The longest continuous stretch is about 8 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and SR 218. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main 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 40m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East County Road 600 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (SR 218): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East County Road 600 South
Turn left onto East County Road 600 South
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 218
Turn left onto SR 218
Navigation decision point
4
16 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
North County Road 975 East
At end of road, turn right onto North County Road 975 East
Navigation decision point
4
17.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East County Road 300 North
Turn left onto East County Road 300 North
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 8 mi | 10m |
| SR 218 | 3 mi | 5m |
| West 200 North | 2.1 mi | 7m |
| East County Road 200 North | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| South County Road 950 East | 1 mi | 3m |
| North County Road 925 East | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| East County Road 600 South | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| County Road 250 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onward, IN and Hoover, IN.
1
Start on Oak Street
68 ft
·
5 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on South County Road 950 East
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South County Road 950 East
4
Turn left onto East County Road 600 South
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Road 600 South
5
Turn left onto SR 218
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 218
6
Turn left onto US 31
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 31
7
Turn left onto West 200 North
2.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West 200 North
8
Continue on East County Road 200 North
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East County Road 200 North
9
At end of road, turn right onto North County Road 975 East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
North County Road 975 East
10
Continue on County Road 250 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 250 North
11
Continue on North County Road 925 East
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North County Road 925 East
12
Turn left onto East County Road 300 North
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
East County Road 300 North
13
Arrive at destination
East County Road 300 North
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Hoover, IN
Afternoon in Hoover on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
40m 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 Onward, IN to Hoover, IN covers 17.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, SR 218, West 200 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 miles from Onward, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.74 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 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East County Road 600 South): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (SR 218): Navigation decision point.
The route from Onward, IN to Hoover, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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