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Trip from Dupont, 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

22m

Distance

14.6 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 21m ★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Dupont, IN, IN

Dupont, IN

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county seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States

Madison, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in the Indiana Midwest, the 14.6-mile trip from Dupont to Madison is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost of roughly $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily travel along SR 7 before transitioning into the local streets of Cragmont and West Main. Since the route is entirely contained within Indiana, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical, no-fuss journey that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 7 11.9 mi 17m
Cragmont Street 1.7 mi 2m
West Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
West South Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 7 — 11.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dupont, IN and Madison, IN.

1

Start on West South Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · West South Street
2

Continue on West Main Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto SR 7

12 mi · 17 min · SR 7
4

Turn slight right onto SR 7

425 ft · 7 sec · SR 7
5

Turn right onto SR 7

1.7 mi · 2 min · Cragmont Street
6

Turn left onto SR 56

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
7

Turn right onto West Street

184 ft · 9 sec · West Street
8

Turn left

71 ft · 5 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 7

Turn left onto SR 7

Navigation decision point

3
12.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 7 / Cragmont Street

Turn right onto SR 7 / Cragmont Street

Navigation decision point

4
13.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | SR 56 / West Main Street

Turn left onto SR 56 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
14.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | West Street

Turn right onto West Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.28 one way

$4.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.51 $5.01
premium $4.89 $2.81 $5.62
diesel $5.61 $3.22 $6.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dupont, IN

Late night in Dupont on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Madison, IN

Late night in Madison on Sunday

Local time

3:31 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

22 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

22m 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 22-minute journey is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 81% of your travel time spent on main roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on SR 7, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 11.9 miles. Once you leave the highway, the character of the drive shifts as you navigate Cragmont Street and West Main Street to reach the heart of Madison. Because the route is relatively short, you can expect a fairly consistent driving experience without the monotony of long-haul interstate travel. It is a functional, direct route that prioritizes speed and simplicity over complex navigation.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on SR 7.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and Cragmont Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near SR 7.

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 22m 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: at 0.3 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (SR 7 / Cragmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (SR 56 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

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 22m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on SR 7. 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: at 0.3 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (SR 7 / Cragmont Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (SR 56 / West Main Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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