Origin
Brooksburg, IN
Late night in Brooksburg on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooksburg, IN to Madison, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooksburg, IN
Diogo Miranda
Madison, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, efficient connection in the Midwest, the 7.8-mile drive from Brooksburg to Madison, Indiana, is an ideal choice. Expect to spend only about 12 minutes on the road, making this an easy commute that easily fits into a single day. With a very modest fuel budget of $1, this trip is as economical as it is brief. Since both towns are located within the same state, you will not need to worry about regional shifts or complex logistics. This straightforward route serves as a practical link between the two locations, perfect for travelers who want to minimize time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 56 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| East 2nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Brooksburg Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Old State Road 56 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 56
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooksburg, IN and Madison, IN.
1
Start on this road
85 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Old State Road 56
178 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Old State Road 56
3
Turn right onto South Brooksburg Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Brooksburg Main Street
4
Turn right onto SR 56
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 56
5
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
6
Turn right onto West Street
245 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Street
7
Turn right
71 ft
·
5 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Old State Road 56
Turn left onto East Old State Road 56
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Brooksburg Main Street
Turn right onto South Brooksburg Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 56
Turn right onto SR 56
Navigation decision point
3
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Street
Turn right onto West Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Madison, IN
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on SR 56, which accounts for the vast majority of your journey. You will spend roughly 88% of your time on highways, providing a consistent pace as you transition between your starting point and destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.9 miles on SR 56, allowing for steady progress before you navigate onto East 2nd Street and South Brooksburg Main Street. Because the route is so concentrated, you will find it lacks the typical fatigue associated with long-distance travel. It is a no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on SR 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 56 and East 2nd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Old State Road 56.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Old State Road 56): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Brooksburg Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 56): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
491 ft
456 ft
Total Climb
71 ft
Total Descent
54 ft
Highest Point
491 ft
~7.8 mi in
Elevation Range
35 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Madison, IN
Full guide →Madison is a city along the Ohio River in Southern Indiana. Madison is surrounded by scenic limestone bluffs. The hills are tree-covered and the farmlands are fertile. Many of the grand homes and historic commercial buildings are still in use. The past co-exists with the present in perfect harmony. Jefferson County is home to one of Indiana’s most beautiful state parks, Clifty Falls. This lush 1200-acre park offers scenic vista, four waterfalls and many hiking trails. Southern Indiana is also a nationally recognized wine region and three award-winning wineries are located within Jefferson County. Madison is also known as an antique mecca in the Midwest. Numerous specialty shops, unique restaurants and quaint B&Bs complement the historic downtown.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on SR 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Old State Road 56): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Brooksburg Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 56): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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