How far is Buck Creek, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Buck Creek, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.8 mi
02h 48m
Flight
162.21 mi
261.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.21 mi
Kilometers
261.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.8 mi
Kilometers
290.97 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Buck Creek
Sun, May 17, 2:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buck Creek
2026-05-17T09:12
Arrive Jeffersonville
Sun, May 17, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buck Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Buck Creek
90.3 mi
01h 24m
To Jeffersonville
90.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buck Creek and Jeffersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    2536 ft · 1 min · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East 450 North

    1540 ft · 42 sec · East 450 North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 45 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 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 Buck Creek and Jeffersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
110 mi · 61%
I 65 South
62.8 mi · 35%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
4.53 mi · 3%
Railroad Street
0.48 mi
East 450 North
0.29 mi
US 31 South
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

108 mi · 01h 59m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 24m from Buck Creek
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Buck Creek and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buck Creek to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Buck Creek and 90.5 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buck Creek and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 162.21 mi (261.05 km).

Buck Creek

#1 Buck Creek

Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Population9,362
Coordinates40.4878100, -86.7614000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street (-86.761426, 40.487845)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.15 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.12
12.76 gal · 48.3 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.06 $48.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.13 $54.27
Premium $4.65 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.30 $33.84 $67.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buck Creek and Jeffersonville. The current time is 09:12:08.

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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.