Origin
Madison, IN
Late night in Madison on Friday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, IN to Saluda, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, IN to Saluda, IN is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, IN to Saluda, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Clifty Hollow Road | — | — |
| State Road 62 | — | — |
| West New Bethel Road | — | — |
| West Prospect Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, IN and Saluda, IN.
1
Start on the route
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Street
184 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Street
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on Clifty Hollow Road
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Clifty Hollow Road
5
Turn left onto State Road 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 your destination
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 Friday
Local time
5:57 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Madison, IN to Saluda, IN covers 15.3 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Street, West Main Street, Clifty Hollow Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Madison, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Madison, IN to Saluda, IN is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Madison, IN to Saluda, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Madison, IN to Saluda, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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