How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.38 mi
04h 04m
Flight
231.67 mi
372.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.67 mi
Kilometers
372.83 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.38 mi
Kilometers
412.61 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 30, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 30, 7:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Lake
2026-04-30T10:56
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 30, 3:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Lake
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Cedar Lake
127.8 mi
02h 02m
To Jeffersonville
128.6 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Jeffersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 36 sec · Lauerman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Wicker Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · West Commercial Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East 181st Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    110.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
127 mi · 50%
I 70 East
110 mi · 43%
Wicker Avenue
5.11 mi · 2%
East 181st Avenue
4.63 mi · 2%
West Commercial Avenue
2.58 mi · 1%
West 141st Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
231.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 02m from Cedar Lake
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Cedar Lake and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Lake to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Cedar Lake and 128.6 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.13 one way or $68.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Lake and Jeffersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers around Cedar Lake and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 231.67 mi (372.83 km).

Cedar Lake

#1 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Lauerman Street (-87.440789, 41.364818)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.25 L · about $34.13
Round trip
$68.26
18.1 gal · 68.5 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.13 $68.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.49 $76.98
Premium $4.65 $42.12 $84.24
Diesel $5.30 $48.00 $96.00

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cedar Lake, IN and Jeffersonville, IN. The current time in Cedar Lake is 10:56:45, although it is 11:56:45 in Jeffersonville.

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.