diff --git a/garage_door_script.py b/garage_door_script.py
index 7ca2659..b9cadbe 100644
--- a/garage_door_script.py
+++ b/garage_door_script.py
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ def index():
             message = 'The garage is open.'
     else:
         return redirect(url_for('login'))
-    return render_template('index.html', message=message)
+    return render_template('index.html', message=message, distance=distance)
 
 # Route for the login page
 @app.route('/login', methods=['GET', 'POST'])
diff --git a/templates/index.html b/templates/index.html
index de811fb..8af0c0d 100644
--- a/templates/index.html
+++ b/templates/index.html
@@ -13,5 +13,6 @@
       </div>
     </div>
     <p>{{ message }}</p>
+    <p>The current sensor distance is {{ distance }} centimeters.</p>
   </body>
 </html>