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Trip from Plainville, IN to Maysville, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

22m

Distance

14.3 mi

23 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Plainville, IN, IN

Plainville, IN

Tom Fisk

Downtown Maysville, IN, IN

Maysville, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Plainville, IN to Maysville, IN is 14.3 miles and takes about 22 minutes via SR 57, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short jaunt stays entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration, it's a straightforward drive that won't demand much of your day. You'll primarily be on well-established state routes, making it a practical choice for a quick trip between these two locations. Plan for a simple, no-fuss journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 57 11.1 mi 16m
Old US Hwy 50 2.4 mi 4m
East National Highway 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 57 — 11.1 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainville, IN and Maysville, IN.

1

Start on Main Street

108 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto SR 57

11 mi · 16 min · SR 57
3

Turn right onto East National Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · East National Highway
4

Continue on Old US Hwy 50

2.4 mi · 4 min · Old US Hwy 50
5

Arrive at destination

Old US Hwy 50

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — 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 | SR 57

Turn left onto SR 57

Navigation decision point

4
11.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | East National Highway

Turn right onto East National Highway

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.38 one way

$4.76 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.59 $5.18
premium $5.18 $2.92 $5.84
diesel $5.35 $3.01 $6.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
EV Truck/SUV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92

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.

Forecast as of May 30, 2026

Origin

Plainville, IN

Evening in Plainville on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

ENE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 10:33PM EDT until May 30 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 10:33PM EDT until May 31 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Maysville, IN

Evening in Maysville on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Cloudy

ENE 3 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 10:33PM EDT until May 30 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 29 at 10:33PM EDT until May 31 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with a 94% highway share. Expect to spend most of your 22 minutes on SR 57, Old US Hwy 50, and East National Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on SR 57, offering a consistent pace. The drive's character is predominantly that of a swift, efficient connection between destinations, rather than a winding, scenic exploration. You'll experience a steady flow on these main roads.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on SR 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 57 and Old US Hwy 50. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 57.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Plainville, IN to Maysville, IN is easy. At 22m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 57): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (East National Highway): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

562 ft 449 ft

Total Climb

167 ft

Total Descent

187 ft

Highest Point

562 ft

~9.2 mi in

Elevation Range

113 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Plainville, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1855

Arriving in Maysville, IN

Full guide →

Maysville, in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region, is an old historic town located on the banks of the Ohio River.

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: 14.3 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 (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on SR 57. 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 57): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (East National Highway): Navigation decision point.

Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maysville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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