Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Late night in Jeffersonville on Friday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to North Madison, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, IN
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North Madison, IN
Josh Sorenson
Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to North Madison, IN covers 45.1 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 62, SR 56, East 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.4 miles on SR 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 62 | 29.4 mi | 42m |
| SR 56 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| East 10th Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Cragmont Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Court Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Graham Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 62
— 29.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and North Madison, IN.
1
Start on Watt Street
257 ft
·
16 sec
·
Watt Street
2
Turn left onto East Court Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Graham Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Graham Street
4
Turn right onto East 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 8th Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto East 10th Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East 10th Street
7
Turn straight onto SR 62
29 mi
·
42 min
·
SR 62
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 56; SR 62
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 56; SR 62
9
Turn left onto SR 7
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cragmont Street
10
Arrive at destination
Cragmont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Court Avenue
Turn left onto East Court Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Graham Street
At end of road, turn left onto Graham Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East 8th Street
Turn right onto East 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East 10th Street
Turn right onto East 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.98 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.94 | $19.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
North Madison, IN
Late night in North Madison on Friday
Local time
5:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Saluda, IN
23 mi in
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
20 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
1h 9m 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?
45.1 mi in 1h 9m, mostly highway — 29.4 mi of that is on SR 62.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on SR 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 62 and SR 56. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Court Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to North Madison, IN is easy. At 1h 9m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Graham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
898 ft
444 ft
Total Climb
791 ft
Total Descent
338 ft
Highest Point
898 ft
~45.1 mi in
Elevation Range
453 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Jeffersonville, IN
Full guide →“Jeff”
Jeffersonville, often called "Jeff" by locals, is the county seat of Clark County in Southern Indiana, on the opposite side of the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky and connected to Louisville by the Kennedy, Lincoln, and Lewis and Clark Bridges. It has a population of 48,000 (2019).
Top landmarks
- • George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge — crossing of the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Ind...
- • Spring Street Freight House — constructed in 1925
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on SR 62. 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 Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Graham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North 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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