Origin
Scipio, IN
Afternoon in Scipio on Thursday
Local time
2:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scipio, IN to Cedar Grove, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scipio, IN
Anton Ivanov
Trip Overview
The drive from Scipio, IN to Cedar Grove, IN covers 10.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 252, Big Cedar Road, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on SR 252. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Scipio, IN to Cedar Grove, IN covers 10.5 miles and takes about 28m, 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 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 252 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near Big Cedar Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scipio, IN to Cedar Grove, IN is easy. At 28m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (Big Cedar Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 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.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Big Cedar Road
Turn left onto Big Cedar Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 52
At end of road, turn left onto US 52
Navigation decision point
3
10.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 252 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Big Cedar Road | 5 mi | 19m |
| US 52 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 252
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scipio, IN and Cedar Grove, IN.
1
Start on SR 252
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 252
2
Turn left onto Big Cedar Road
5.0 mi
·
19 min
·
Big Cedar Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 52
4
Turn right onto 4th Street
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Street
5
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Cedar Grove on Thursday
Local time
2:02 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
28m 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 Scipio, IN to Cedar Grove, IN covers 10.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 252, Big Cedar Road, US 52. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Scipio, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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 Scipio, IN to Cedar Grove, IN is easy. At 28m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (Big Cedar Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (US 52): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Scipio, IN to Cedar Grove, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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