How far is Decatur, IN from Jasper, IN?
The driving distance from Decatur, IN to Jasper, IN is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Jasper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Jasper.
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Start on West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 47 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on South Harrison Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West Votaw Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West Votaw Street
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Continue on West State Street
9.2 mi · 12 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto East McGalliard Road
10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road
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Take the ramp left
1053 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
27 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
2002 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
17 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on Mill Street
14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street
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Continue straight
6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
85 m · 14 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
53 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Court House Square
57 m · 16 sec · Court House Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court House Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Jasper.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 69 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jasper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Jasper?
The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Decatur and 120.6 miles from Jasper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.87 one way or $65.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jasper.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Jasper. Straight-line distance: 199.38 mi (320.87 km).
#1 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jasper
City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 15,667 |
| Coordinates | 38.3914400, -86.9311100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jasper (-86.93111, 38.39144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $32.87 | $65.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $42.45 | $84.90 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $56.34 | $112.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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