How far is Alexandria, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Alexandria, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.66 mi
02h 46m
Flight
137.2 mi
220.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.2 mi
Kilometers
220.81 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.66 mi
Kilometers
260.17 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Wed, May 13, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, May 14, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-13T20:41
Arrive Jeffersonville
Wed, May 13, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Alexandria
81.2 mi
01h 23m
To Jeffersonville
80.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Jeffersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Jeffersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Canal Street

    19 m · 8 sec · North Canal Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1991 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Cleveland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Cleveland Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 1200 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · 1200 North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Jeffersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
102 mi · 63%
1200 North
23 mi · 14%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 10%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
West Cleveland Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Emerson Avenue
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 23m from Alexandria
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Alexandria and 80.5 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 137.2 mi (220.81 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

City in Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,956
Coordinates40.2628200, -85.6758100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: North Canal Street (-85.675678, 40.26282)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.59 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.99
11.4 gal · 43.18 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.49 $42.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.24 $48.48
Premium $4.65 $26.53 $53.06
Diesel $5.30 $30.23 $60.47

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Jeffersonville. The current time is 20:41:56.

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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.