How far is Madison, IN from Smyrna, IN?

The driving distance from Madison, IN to Smyrna, IN is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
7.77 mi
00h 15m
Flight
6.3 mi
10.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.3 mi
Kilometers
10.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.77 mi
Kilometers
12.5 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Madison
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Smyrna
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM 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
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 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
North Madison
IN

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

From Madison
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To Smyrna
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cragmont Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cragmont Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1684 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Lanier Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · Lanier Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Deputy Pike Road

    3 mi · 7 min · West Deputy Pike Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Deputy Pike Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Deputy Pike Road
2.99 mi · 39%
Lanier Drive
2.02 mi · 26%
Cragmont Street
1.67 mi · 22%
West Main Street
0.72 mi · 9%
West Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

West Deputy Pike Road

Turn left onto West Deputy Pike Road

2.99 mi · 00h 07m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Madison
00h 07m from Madison
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 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?

North Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Madison and 3.9 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near North Madison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Madison, 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 North Madison.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

66 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

83 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

86 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 6.3 mi (10.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Madison

County seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States

Population11,750
Coordinates38.7358900, -85.3799600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
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#2 Smyrna

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,068
Coordinates38.7820000, -85.4807900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.379958, 38.735738)
End: West Deputy Pike Road (-85.480733, 38.781997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.04 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.54 gal · 2.08 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.65 $1.26 $2.51
Diesel $5.30 $1.43 $2.86

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Smyrna. The current time is 07:54:33.

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.