Day 4- We keep slugging along

Our day begins with a decision.  Should we go north to Detroit or south to Louisville.  With a softball and Jennifer Lawrence fan in the car, Louisville it is.
Columbus to Louisville
Total distance 206 miles  Average speed  65mph
Travel Time  3 hours 10 mins
fuel consumption  9.8 gal   $29.40

The Louisville Kentucky Temple


The 76th Operating temple of the church located at
7116 West Highway 22  Crestwood, Kentucky 40014
Dedicated March 19, 2000 by Thomas S Monson

Like I said  we have a softball player 
in the car, so we must make a stop at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory



And now we head to Indianapolis, Indiana

Louisville to Indianapolis
Total distance 113.3 miles  Average speed  62 mph
Travel time  1 hour 49 mins
fuel consumption  5.4 gal   $16.20

The Indianapolis Indiana Temple



The 148th Operating temple of the church located at
11565 Temple Dr  Carmel, Indiana
dedicated August 23, 2015 by Henry B Eyring

After a brief meeting with friends who met us here we are back on the road heading to Chicago. And a drive-by of the stadium for our Indianapolis Colts fan.

Indianapolis to Chicago
Travel distance 181.6 miles   Average speed 62 mph
Travel time  2 hours 56 mins
fuel consumption 8.6 gal   $25.80

The Chicago Illinois Temple


The 35th Operating temple of the church located at
4151 West Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60025-1240
dedicated Aug 9-13,1985 by Gordon B. Hinckley
rededicated Oct 8, 1989 by Gordon B. Hinckley

Temple Facts
The Chicago Illinois Temple is a sister building to the Boise Idaho Temple and the Dallas Texas Temple.
The Chicago Illinois Temple closed on September 3, 1988, for remodeling that more than doubled its size. The rear central spire and original breezeways between the annex were enclosed, and additional square footage was built underground, largely retaining the exterior appearance of the temple. The remodel added a fifth ordinance room, large sealing room, cafeteria, and maintenance facility. Enlarged were the laundry, administrative area, and baptistry, which was relocated.


We'll spend the evening touring some of Chicago and then get a good night's sleep for tomorrow's adventure.

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