Origin
Decatur, IN
Afternoon in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, IN to North Madison, IN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
167.1 mi
269 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, IN
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North Madison, IN
Josh Sorenson
Trip Overview
The drive from Decatur, IN to North Madison, IN covers 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 3, South Michigan Avenue, South Adams Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.2 miles on SR 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.5 miles from Decatur, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Decatur, IN to North Madison, IN covers 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 57.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 28.1 miles in near SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Decatur, IN to North Madison, IN is easy. At 3h 51m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.9 miles (SR 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles (SR 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
28.1 mi into trip
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~32m in
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SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street
Navigation decision point
5
53.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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SR 67
Take the exit onto SR 67 toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: In...
5
61.2 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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SR 3
Take the exit onto SR 3 toward SR 3: New Castle, Muncie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 3: New Castle, Muncie
4
86.5 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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US 40; SR 3 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 3 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
143.8 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street
Turn right onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Decatur, IN to North Madison, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.
Muncie
61.2 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via SR 3
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 3 | 57.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| South Michigan Avenue | 22.4 mi | 33m |
| South Adams Street | 20.7 mi | 30m |
| West Votaw Street | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| South Harrison Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| North 13th Street | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| West State Street | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| SR 67 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
SR 3
— 57.2 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, IN and North Madison, IN.
1
Start on US 224
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Monroe Street
2
Turn left onto US 27; US 33
13 mi
·
14 min
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North 13th Street
3
Continue on US 27
15 mi
·
17 min
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South Harrison Street
4
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 67
18 mi
·
20 min
·
West Votaw Street
5
Continue on SR 28; SR 67
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West State Street
6
Take the exit onto SR 67
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 67
Toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: Indianapolis
7
Take the exit onto SR 3
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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SR 3
Toward SR 3: New Castle, Muncie
8
Turn left onto SR 3
25 mi
·
37 min
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SR 3
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 40; SR 3
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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Washington Street
10
Continue on US 40; SR 3
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
National Road
11
Turn left onto SR 3
14 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 3
12
Turn right onto SR 3
18 mi
·
26 min
·
SR 3
13
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway Street
14
Turn left onto US 421; SR 46
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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East Main Street
15
Turn slight right onto US 421
22 mi
·
33 min
·
South Michigan Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 421
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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US 50; US 421
17
Turn right onto US 421; SR 129
21 mi
·
30 min
·
South Adams Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto North Michigan Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Michigan Road
19
Turn right onto SR 62
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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Clifty Drive
20
Turn left onto Cragmont Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cragmont Street
21
Arrive at destination
Cragmont Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.5 miles from Decatur, IN, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Madison, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Decatur, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Decatur, IN
This is one driving day of about 167.1 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Decatur, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 3 for about 57.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.5 mi from Decatur, IN · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.5 miles from Decatur, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Madison, IN
The final approach into North Madison, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Madison, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.12 one way
$52.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.68 | $57.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.16 | $64.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.89 | $73.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.55 | $8.02 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.62 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.39 | $10.69 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
North Madison, IN
Afternoon in North Madison on Tuesday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
3h 51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Decatur, IN to North Madison, IN covers 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 3, South Michigan Avenue, South Adams Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.5 miles from Decatur, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Decatur, IN to North Madison, IN is easy. At 3h 51m with 39% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.1 miles (SR 26; SR 67 / West Votaw Street): Navigation decision point; at 53.9 miles (SR 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.2 miles (SR 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Decatur, IN to North Madison, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.
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