How far is Onward, IN from Hoover, IN?

The driving distance from Onward, IN to Hoover, IN is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.5 mi
00h 40m
Flight
7.89 mi
12.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.89 mi
Kilometers
12.7 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
17.5 mi
Kilometers
28.16 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoover
Fri, Oct 16, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Onward
Fri, Oct 16, 1:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onward
2026-10-16T12:25
Arrive Hoover
Fri, Oct 16, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Onward
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Flora
IN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America

From Onward
8.8 mi
00h 20m
To Hoover
8.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph W
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Onward and Hoover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Onward and Hoover.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    939 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South County Road 950 East

    1.5 km · 4 min · South County Road 950 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East County Road 600 South

    2828 ft · 2 min · East County Road 600 South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 200 North

    2.1 mi · 8 min · West 200 North

  8. 8

    Continue on East County Road 200 North

    1.3 mi · 5 min · East County Road 200 North

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North County Road 975 East

    1320 ft · 58 sec · North County Road 975 East

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 250 North

    1905 ft · 1 min · County Road 250 North

  11. 11

    Continue on North County Road 925 East

    1.3 km · 3 min · North County Road 925 East

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East County Road 300 North

    3 m · 1 sec · East County Road 300 North

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East County Road 300 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Onward and Hoover.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 200 North
2.06 mi · 12%
East County Road 200 North
1.27 mi · 7%
South County Road 950 East
0.96 mi · 5%
North County Road 925 East
0.84 mi · 5%
East County Road 600 South
0.54 mi · 3%
County Road 250 North
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

8.04 mi · 00h 10m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
00h 20m from Onward
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Onward and Chance Rain Showers near Hoover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Onward to Hoover?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Onward and 8.8 miles from Hoover.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Onward and Chance Rain Showers near Hoover.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onward and Hoover. Straight-line distance: 7.89 mi (12.7 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Onward

Human settlement in Cass County, Indiana, United States of America

Population97
Coordinates40.6947600, -86.1949900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hoover

Hoover is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8089300, -86.2005500
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Onward (-86.19499, 40.69476)
End: Hoover (-86.20055, 40.80893)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.49 $2.78 $5.57
Premium $5.02 $3.11 $6.22
Diesel $6.62 $4.10 $8.21

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Onward and Hoover. The current time is 12:25:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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