How far is it from Schaefer Lake, IN, to Hanover, IN, ?

The distance between Schaefer Lake, IN, and Hanover, IN, is 53 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Schaefer Lake, IN, to Hanover, IN, ?

The drive from Schaefer Lake, IN, to Hanover, IN, takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Schaefer Lake, IN, to Hanover, IN, ?

The fastest route from Schaefer Lake, IN, to Hanover, IN, covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Hanover, IN from Schaefer Lake, IN?

Hanover, IN lies roughly to the south of Schaefer Lake, IN.

Which roads does the route from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN follow?

The drive from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN mainly follows SR 3.

Which towns do you pass between Schaefer Lake, IN and Hanover, IN?

Towns on the route from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN include Columbus, North Vernon, Madison.

Are there charging stations between Schaefer Lake, IN and Hanover, IN?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN, including GetGo Cafe + Markety - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Madison (150 kW); Bridge Approach (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

Schaefer Lake, IN Hanover, IN

Distance: 53 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN takes about 1 h 25 min via SR 3; SR 7. The distance is 53 mi. The straight-line distance is 43 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions21 · 53 mi

1 Depart left 146 yd
2 Continue right onto Lake Shore Drive South 1 mi
3 Turn right onto East County Road 500 North 1 mi
4 Turn left 4 mi
5 Continue straight 4 mi
6 Turn left onto County Road 750 East 1 mi
7 Turn left onto County Road East 200 South 78 yd
8 Turn right onto County Road South 750 East 2 mi
9 Turn right onto County Road East 300 South 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto East Legal Tender Road 2 mi
11 Turn left 16 mi
12 Turn slightly left onto One Street 95 yd
13 Continue straight onto Jackson Street 1 mi

14 Turn straight 1 mi
15 Keep slightly left 19 mi
16 Turn right onto Clifty Drive 5 mi
17 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
18 Turn left onto North Main Cross Street 1 mi
19 Turn left onto 1st Street 116 yd
20 Turn right onto Locust Street 9 yd
21 Arrive onto Locust Street

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The return trip from Hanover, IN to Schaefer Lake, IN covers roughly the same distance, 53 mi.

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Charging points along the way

13 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 35 mi

GetGo Cafe + Markety - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 3545 W 450 St, Columbus, IN, 47201250 kW
MadisonCCS, CHAdeMO · 590 Ivy Tech Dr, Madison, IN, 47250150 kW
Bridge ApproachType1 · 101 W Main St, Madison, IN, 472507.2 kW
City of Columbus - Jackson Street Parking GarageType1 · 401 Jackson St, Columbus, IN, 472017.2 kW
City of Columbus - Second Street Parking GarageType1 · 203 3rd St, Columbus, IN, 472017.2 kW

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Hanover, IN → Madison Municipal Airport (MDN)5 mi · 15 min Hanover, IN → Milton, KY10 mi · 20 min Hanover, IN → Madison, IN8 mi · 15 min Hanover, IN → Brooksburg, IN14 mi · 25 min Hanover, IN → Gratz, KY43 mi · 1 h 15 min Hanover, IN → Bellemeade, KY45 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Schaefer Lake, IN, {fromState} to Hanover, IN, {toState}?: The distance between Schaefer Lake, IN, {fromState} and Hanover, IN, {toState} is 53 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Schaefer Lake, IN, {fromState} to Hanover, IN, {toState}?: The drive from Schaefer Lake, IN, {fromState} to Hanover, IN, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Schaefer Lake, IN, {fromState} to Hanover, IN, {toState}?: The fastest route from Schaefer Lake, IN, {fromState} to Hanover, IN, {toState} covers 53 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Hanover, IN from Schaefer Lake, IN?: Hanover, IN lies roughly to the south of Schaefer Lake, IN.
Which roads does the route from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN follow?: The drive from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN mainly follows SR 3.
Which towns do you pass between Schaefer Lake, IN and Hanover, IN?: Towns on the route from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN include Columbus, North Vernon, Madison.
Are there charging stations between Schaefer Lake, IN and Hanover, IN?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Schaefer Lake, IN to Hanover, IN, including GetGo Cafe + Markety - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Madison (150 kW); Bridge Approach (7 kW). Charging points on this route: 13.

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