Origin
Kent, IN
Late night in Kent on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, 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
14m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, IN
Rory C
Madison, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip within Indiana, the 8.9-mile jaunt from Kent to Madison is a perfect candidate. This short drive takes approximately 14 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate entirely on local roads, as the route contains no highway driving. With a minimal fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Midwestern locations. Because the trip is so brief and requires zero stops, it offers a simple, no-fuss connection for your travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Clifty Hollow Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kent Wall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 6.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, IN and Madison, IN.
1
Start on Kent Wall Street
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Wall Street
2
Turn left onto SR 256
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clifty Hollow Road
4
Continue on SR 56
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto West Street
184 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Street
6
Turn left
71 ft
·
5 sec
7
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 256 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 256 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 56 / Clifty Hollow Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56 / Clifty Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West Street
Turn right onto West Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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
2:00 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
14m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. You will spend the bulk of your time, specifically 6.3 miles, on West Main Street, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey. The remainder of your 8.9-mile path relies on navigating Clifty Hollow Road and West Street. Since this route maintains a 0% highway share, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace rather than a high-speed commute. The character of the drive is defined by these local connections, offering a consistent feel as you transition between your origin and destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 256 / West Main Street.
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 14m drive. You will face about 4 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 (SR 256 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (SR 56 / Clifty Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (West Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
796 ft
458 ft
Total Climb
136 ft
Total Descent
360 ft
Highest Point
796 ft
~4.4 mi in
Elevation Range
337 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 14m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on West Main Street. 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 (SR 256 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (SR 56 / Clifty Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (West 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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