How far is Cedar Grove, IN from Laurel, IN?
The driving distance from Cedar Grove, IN to Laurel, IN is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Franklin County, Indiana
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Laurel.
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Start on 4th Street
24 m · 7 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Brookville Avenue
6.9 mi · 10 min · Brookville Avenue
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Turn left onto Metamora Road
10.4 mi · 15 min · Metamora Road
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Washington Street
754 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove and Laurel.
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.
Metamora Road
Turn left onto Metamora Road
10.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to Laurel?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Metamora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Cedar Grove and 10.9 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Metamora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metamora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.68 km).
#1 Cedar Grove
Town of the United States
| Population | 153 |
| Coordinates | 39.3570000, -84.9377300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel
Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008800, -85.1863500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.186308, 39.500854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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