How far is Chesterton, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Chesterton, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
127.72 mi
02h 01m
Flight
115.94 mi
186.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.94 mi
Kilometers
186.58 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.72 mi
Kilometers
205.55 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterton
Thu, Apr 30, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterton
2026-04-30T04:38
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterton
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Chesterton
63.1 mi
01h 00m
To Jeffersonville
64.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Chesterton and Jeffersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    574 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 96th Street

    1237 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    28 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    984 ft · 24 sec · East 96th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1573 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  17. 17

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterton 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
102 mi · 80%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 14%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
East 96th Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Emerson Avenue
0.45 mi
US 31 South
0.29 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
115.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 00m from Chesterton
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chesterton and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Chesterton and 64.6 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chesterton and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 115.94 mi (186.58 km).

Chesterton

#1 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population14,232
Coordinates39.9289300, -86.1208200
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.121987, 39.928456)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.06 L · about $17.01
Round trip
$34.01
9.02 gal · 34.12 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.01 $34.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.65 $20.99 $41.98
Diesel $5.30 $23.92 $47.84

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

There is no time difference between Chesterton and Jeffersonville. The current time is 04:38:21.

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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.