Origin
Lancaster, IN
Morning in Lancaster on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lancaster, 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
17m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lancaster, IN
William Finn
Madison, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in the Midwest, the 11.2-mile trip from Lancaster to Madison, Indiana, is an incredibly efficient option. You can expect to spend about 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a highly economical route that requires minimal planning. Since the entire drive stays within Indiana, you won't need to worry about adjusting to different regional driving styles or time zones. This trip is best suited as a direct point-to-point connection rather than a multi-day expedition. Given the short duration, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when to hit the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 7 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 250 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Cragmont Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 700 West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 7
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster, IN and Madison, IN.
1
Start on North 700 West
132 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 700 West
2
Turn right onto SR 250
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 250
3
Turn right onto SR 7
6.1 mi
·
9 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — 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
|
SR 250
Turn right onto SR 250
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 7
Turn right onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 7 / Cragmont Street
Turn right onto SR 7 / Cragmont Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 56 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.16 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Madison on Sunday
Local time
7:58 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
17m 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 17-minute journey is characterized by its highway-focused profile, with 78% of the route spent on main roads like SR 7 and SR 250. You will spend the majority of your time cruising, highlighted by a 6.2-mile stretch on SR 7, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. As you transition onto Cragmont Street, the road feel shifts slightly from open highway speeds to local navigation. Because the drive is brief, you won't encounter the fatigue associated with long-haul interstate travel. Expect a straightforward, practical driving experience that favors speed and directness over winding secondary paths.
78% 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: 6.2 mi on SR 7.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 7 and SR 250. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 250.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 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 250): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (SR 7 / Cragmont 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 17m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 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: near the start (SR 250): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (SR 7 / Cragmont 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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