Origin
Madison, IN
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, IN to Dupont, 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
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 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, IN
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Dupont, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Midwest, the 14.6-mile trip from Madison to Dupont is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 22 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a half-day outing or a quick errand run. Since the entire journey stays within Indiana, you won't need to worry about complex navigation or regional shifts. You will spend roughly $2 on fuel, keeping the overhead costs minimal for your day trip. Because the distance is so short, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule permits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lanier Drive | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Cragmont Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| SR 7 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lanier Drive
— 11.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, IN and Dupont, IN.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Street
184 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Street
3
Turn left onto SR 56
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto SR 7
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Cragmont Street
5
Turn left onto SR 7
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
SR 7
6
Turn straight onto SR 7
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Lanier Drive
7
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Turn straight onto West South Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West South Street
9
Arrive at destination
West South Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.4 — 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
|
West Street
Turn right onto West Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 56 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 7 / Cragmont Street
Turn right onto SR 7 / Cragmont Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 7
Turn left onto SR 7
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.
Destination
Dupont, IN
Late night in Dupont on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition between Lanier Drive, Cragmont Street, and West Main Street. The route is far from a monotonous interstate grind, as highway travel accounts for only 2% of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 11.5 miles along Lanier Drive, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the road requires frequent attention to turns, you will find it demands more active engagement than a typical highway cruise. Navigating these local roads provides a steady, hands-on experience behind the wheel that differs significantly from high-speed travel.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Lanier Drive.
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 West 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 22m 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 (West Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 56 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 7 / Cragmont Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Lanier Drive. 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 (West Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 56 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 7 / Cragmont Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dupont, 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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