Origin
Madison, IN
Late night in Madison on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, IN to Saluda, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Saluda, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Midwest, the 15.3-mile trip from Madison to Saluda, Indiana, is an efficient choice. This local drive typically takes about 27 minutes to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You won't need to worry about lodging or overnight planning since the journey is short enough to handle in one go. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire trip. It is a straightforward route that keeps you within the state of Indiana, offering a practical way to navigate between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clifty Hollow Road | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| State Road 62 | 4 mi | 5m |
| West New Bethel Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Prospect Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Clifty Hollow Road
— 7.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, IN and Saluda, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on SR 56
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Clifty Hollow Road
5
Turn left onto SR 62
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 62
6
Turn left onto West New Bethel Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West New Bethel Road
7
Continue on West Prospect Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Prospect Road
8
Arrive at destination
West Prospect Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — 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
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 62 / State Road 62
Turn left onto SR 62 / State Road 62
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West New Bethel Road
Turn left onto West New Bethel Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
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
Saluda, IN
Late night in Saluda 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, including State Road 62 and West New Bethel Road, which keep the steering wheel active throughout the 27-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 7.7 miles along Clifty Hollow Road. Because the entire path consists of secondary roads, the pace remains steady and focused on local navigation rather than rapid transit. Be prepared for a winding path that demands your full attention as you transition between these Indiana towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Clifty Hollow Road.
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 27m 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 9.1 miles (SR 62 / State Road 62): 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 27m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 7.7 miles on Clifty Hollow Road. 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 9.1 miles (SR 62 / State Road 62): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saluda, 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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