How far is New Carlisle, IN from Ardmore, IN?

The driving distance from New Carlisle, IN to Ardmore, IN is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
11.62 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.94 mi
15.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.94 mi
Kilometers
15.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.62 mi
Kilometers
18.7 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in New Carlisle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Carlisle
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Carlisle
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
Olive
IN

Unincorporated community in St.

From New Carlisle
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Ardmore
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Carlisle and Ardmore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Carlisle and Ardmore.

  1. 1

    Start on Lynn Dee Court

    30 m · 7 sec · Lynn Dee Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Filbert Street

    2314 ft · 2 min · South Filbert Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Michigan Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · East Michigan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincolnway West

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincolnway West

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mayflower Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mayflower Road

    1716 ft · 44 sec · Mayflower Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1314 ft · 60 sec · Grove Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Glenn Road

    77 m · 11 sec · Glenn Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glenn Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Carlisle and Ardmore.

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Michigan Street
8.57 mi · 74%
Lincolnway West
1.96 mi · 17%
South Filbert Street
0.44 mi · 4%
Mayflower Road
0.33 mi · 3%
Grove Street
0.25 mi · 2%
Glenn Road
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

East Michigan Street

Turn right onto East Michigan Street

8.57 mi · 00h 13m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olive
00h 09m from New Carlisle
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Carlisle and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Carlisle to Ardmore?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from New Carlisle and 5.8 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Carlisle and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Olive

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Olive, 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 Olive.

RAIL

South Bend station

13 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

22 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

26 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street
RAIL

New Buffalo

27 mi away
226 North Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Carlisle and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 9.94 mi (15.99 km).

New Carlisle

#1 New Carlisle

Human settlement in St.

Population2,150
Coordinates41.7003200, -86.5094600
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardmore

Ardmore is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6892100, -86.3175100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: New Carlisle (-86.50946, 41.70032)
End: Ardmore (-86.31751, 41.68921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.55 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.65 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.30 $2.17 $4.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Carlisle and Ardmore. The current time is 01:36:31.

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.