How Much Is an OWI in Indiana? 2026 Calculator

State-specific OWI cost estimates for Indiana, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.

Data verified May 2026

Indiana OWI Cost Calculator

Enter your case details for a state-specific cost estimate.

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BAC Level0.10%
0.08%0.30%

Your blood alcohol concentration at time of arrest. If unknown, leave at 0.10.

Used to estimate lost wages during license suspension.

Accidents significantly increase fines, insurance costs, and the likelihood of felony charges.

CDL holders face additional federal consequences on top of state penalties.

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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.

  • Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
  • Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Indiana OWI FAQ

How much does an OWI cost in Indiana?

Attorney fees for a first-offense OWI in Indiana typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $0 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $13,404 (range $7,062 to $21,185) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.

How long is your license suspended for a first OWI in Indiana?

A first-offense OWI conviction in Indiana carries a license suspension of 180 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

Is an ignition interlock device required in Indiana for a first OWI?

Our Indiana data shows no interlock requirement for a first-offense OWI.

How long is SR-22 insurance required after an OWI in Indiana?

Indiana requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following an OWI conviction.

Can an OWI be expunged in Indiana?

Indiana allows OWI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 5 years following completion of your sentence.

Indiana OWI figures this calculator uses

Fine, first OWI
$0 to $500
License suspension, first offense
180 days
Ignition interlock, first offense
None
SR-22 filing period
3 years
Attorney fees, first offense (estimate)
$1,500 to $5,000
License reinstatement fee (estimate)
$130 to $300

Statutory figures were checked against Indiana law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.

Worked example

With the calculator's default answers (offense number: First offense; bac level at arrest: 0.10%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000; accident involved?: No accident; commercial driver (cdl)?: No - standard license):

CostTypical
Fines & Court Fees$450
Attorney Fees$3,250
Bail / Bond$75
OWI School / Alcohol Education$350
SR-22 Insurance Premium Increase (3 years)$2,880
License Reinstatement Fee$215
Lost Wages (180-day suspension)$5,934
Towing & Impound$250
Estimated total (range $7,062 to $21,185)$13,404

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On our estimates, a typical first-offense OWI in Indiana comes to about $13,404, the 42nd highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.

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