How far is Cedar Grove, IN from Fairfield, IN?

The driving distance from Cedar Grove, IN to Fairfield, IN is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.72 mi
00h 37m
Flight
11.59 mi
18.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.59 mi
Kilometers
18.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.72 mi
Kilometers
30.13 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-04-16T02:55
Arrive Fairfield
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brookville
IN

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

From Cedar Grove
9.5 mi
00h 18m
To Fairfield
9.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and Fairfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Fairfield.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    24 m · 7 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brookville Avenue

    15.5 mi · 26 min · Brookville Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Indiana Highway 101

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Indiana Highway 101

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left

    2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Old State Road 101

    2600 ft · 2 min · Old State Road 101

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove and Fairfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brookville Avenue
15.5 mi · 83%
Indiana Highway 101
1.11 mi · 6%
Old State Road 101
0.49 mi · 3%
4th Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Brookville Avenue

Turn left onto Brookville Avenue

15.5 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookville
00h 18m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to Fairfield?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Cedar Grove and 9.2 miles from Fairfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Brookville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brookville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookville.

RAIL

Connersville station

27 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

54 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

56 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 11.59 mi (18.65 km).

Cedar Grove

#1 Cedar Grove

Town of the United States

Population153
Coordinates39.3570000, -84.9377300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Fairfield

#2 Fairfield

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5186600, -84.9955200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-84.937665, 39.357002)
End: (-84.984676, 39.52055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Grove and Fairfield. The current time is 02:55:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.