How far is Edinburgh, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Edinburgh, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
79.68 mi
01h 20m
Flight
75.41 mi
121.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.41 mi
Kilometers
121.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.68 mi
Kilometers
128.24 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:18 PM EDT
Return by in Edinburgh
Thu, Apr 30, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edinburgh
2026-04-30T12:58
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edinburgh
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
Crothersville
IN

City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Edinburgh
40.9 mi
00h 40m
To Jeffersonville
38.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 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 Edinburgh and Jeffersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Walnut Street

    134 m · 21 sec · South Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Cross Street

    127 m · 8 sec · East Center Cross Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shelby Avenue

    1266 ft · 29 sec · Shelby Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Grant Street

    699 ft · 14 sec · North Grant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Shelby Avenue

    552 ft · 11 sec · Shelby Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Shelbyville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shelbyville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    77.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelbyville Road
78.9 mi · 99%
Shelby Avenue
0.34 mi
US 31 South
0.29 mi
East 8th Street
0.24 mi
Wall Street
0.21 mi
Watt Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Shelbyville Road

Merge slight left

77.7 mi · 01h 24m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crothersville
00h 40m from Edinburgh
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edinburgh and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Crothersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Edinburgh and 38.8 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edinburgh and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Crothersville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

61 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

112 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edinburgh and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 75.41 mi (121.36 km).

Edinburgh

#1 Edinburgh

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,615
Coordinates39.3542200, -85.9666600
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: South Walnut Street (-85.966572, 39.354221)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.64 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.28 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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 Edinburgh and Jeffersonville. The current time is 12:58:25.

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.