Indiana OWI Cost Calculator (No DWAI Charge) 2026
Indiana has no lesser DWAI charge to compare against, so this is the full cost of a single OWI charge: fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock where required, and lost wages.
Your Indiana OWI estimate will appear here
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
- Lesser impaired-driving charge (DWAI)
- None in this state
- Fine, first OWI
- $0 to $500
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 (bac level at arrest: 0.09%; approximate annual income: $25,000 - $50,000):
| Cost | Typical |
|---|---|
| OWI Conviction - Estimated Total Cost | $13,329 |
| Estimated total (range $9,330 to $19,994) | $13,329 |
Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.
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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