How far is Blue River, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Blue River, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
26.89 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.6 mi
33.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.89 mi
Kilometers
43.28 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 PM EDT
Return by in Blue River
Sun, Apr 19, 2:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue River
2026-04-19T13:02
Arrive Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blue River
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
Sellersburg
IN

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

From Blue River
13.4 mi
00h 20m
To Jeffersonville
13.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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 Blue River and Jeffersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue River and Jeffersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Blue River Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Blue River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East North Honey Run Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · East North Honey Run Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Whiskey Run Road

    1809 ft · 1 min · Whiskey Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Whiskey Run Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Whiskey Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Frainy Knob Road

    668 ft · 23 sec · Frainy Knob Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bartle Knob Road

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Bartle Knob Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bartle Knob Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bartle Knob Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    979 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
15.8 mi · 59%
Bartle Knob Road
4.51 mi · 17%
Whiskey Run Road
2.21 mi · 8%
East North Honey Run Road
1.28 mi · 5%
East Blue River Road
0.74 mi · 3%
US 31 South
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Memphis-Blue Lick Road

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersburg
00h 20m from Blue River
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Blue River and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue River to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Sellersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Blue River and 13.5 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sellersburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue River and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.15 km).

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#1 Blue River

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: East Blue River Road (-85.939443, 38.530072)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 Blue River and Jeffersonville. The current time is 13:02:48.

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.