Origin
Maysville, IN
Afternoon in Maysville on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maysville, IN to Washington, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7m
Distance
3.8 mi
6 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
None
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 7m
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 8m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 8m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maysville, IN to Washington, IN covers 3.8 miles and takes about 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old US Hwy 50, West National Highway, Southeast 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.4 miles on Old US Hwy 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7m. Total distance: 3.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: none.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 7m highway drive covering 3.8 miles, with most of the trip on Old US Hwy 50 and West National Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.4 miles on Old US Hwy 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old US Hwy 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
513 ft
449 ft
Total Climb
134 ft
Total Descent
77 ft
Highest Point
513 ft
~3.5 mi in
Elevation Range
64 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Old US Hwy 50 and West National Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near West National Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 7m 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: at 2.4 miles (West National Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.2 miles (SR 57 / Southeast 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West National Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto West National Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 57 / Southeast 4th Street
Turn left onto SR 57 / Southeast 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Northeast 3rd Street
Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old US Hwy 50 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West National Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 5th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old US Hwy 50
— 2.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maysville, IN and Washington, IN.
1
Start on Old US Hwy 50
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Old US Hwy 50
2
Continue on West National Highway
370 ft
·
7 sec
·
West National Highway
3
Keep slight right at fork onto West National Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West National Highway
4
Turn left onto SR 57
497 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
5
Turn slight right onto SR 57
193 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
6
Turn straight onto SR 57
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast 5th Street
7
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Walnut Street
8
Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street
211 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
9
Arrive at destination
Northeast 3rd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 1.9 mi from Maysville, IN · 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
2 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 3.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 1.9 miles from Maysville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Washington, IN
The final approach into Washington, 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 Washington, 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
$0.58 one way
$1.15 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $0.64 | $1.27 |
| premium | $4.80 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $0.84 | $1.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.40 | $0.18 |
| Efficient EV | 1 | 0 | $0.33 | $0.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.53 | $0.24 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Washington, IN
Afternoon in Washington on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Jackson, IL
2 mi in
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
6 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
7m 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 Maysville, IN to Washington, IN covers 3.8 miles and takes about 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old US Hwy 50, West National Highway, Southeast 5th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.9 miles from Maysville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.58 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.
This is a straightforward 7m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (West National Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.2 miles (SR 57 / Southeast 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Maysville, IN to Washington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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