How far is Madison, IN from Kent, IN?

The driving distance from Madison, IN to Kent, IN is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.85 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.62 mi
13.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.62 mi
Kilometers
13.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
8.85 mi
Kilometers
14.24 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T11:45
Arrive Kent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Madison
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hanover
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Madison
4.4 mi
00h 07m
To Kent
4.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Kent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Kent.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Street

    56 m · 9 sec · West Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Clifty Hollow Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Clifty Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kent Wall Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Kent Wall Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kent Wall Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Kent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clifty Hollow Road
2.49 mi · 28%
West Main Street
1.29 mi · 15%
West Street
0.03 mi
Kent Wall Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

5.03 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hanover
00h 07m from Madison
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison to Kent?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Madison and 4.4 miles from Kent.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Kent.

Stop Ideas Near Hanover

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hanover, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanover.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

57 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

92 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

95 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

108 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Kent. Straight-line distance: 8.62 mi (13.88 km).

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#1 Madison

County seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States

Population11,750
Coordinates38.7358900, -85.3799600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Kent

#2 Kent

Township in Warren County, Indiana

Population1,650
Coordinates38.7378400, -85.5399600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.379958, 38.735738)
End: Kent Wall Street (-85.539992, 38.737833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.18 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.62 gal · 2.36 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.65 $1.44 $2.89
Diesel $5.30 $1.64 $3.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Kent. The current time is 11:45:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.