How far is Ellettsville, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from Ellettsville, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellettsville and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellettsville and Jeffersonville.
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Start on West Temperance Street
1 km · 1 min · West Temperance Street
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Continue on State Road 46
3.9 mi · 7 min · State Road 46
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Take the exit slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
652 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1000 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 150
26.8 mi · 32 min · West US Highway 150
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville, Indianapolis
736 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
2668 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge
2643 ft · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
1557 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Avenue
2694 ft · 2 min · West Court Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
65 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Watt Street
29 m · 4 sec · Watt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellettsville and Jeffersonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 37 South
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ellettsville and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellettsville to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Paoli is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Ellettsville and 49.1 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Ellettsville and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Paoli
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellettsville and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 81.57 mi (131.28 km).
#1 Ellettsville
City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,706 |
| Coordinates | 39.2339300, -86.6250000 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jeffersonville
The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,530 |
| Coordinates | 38.2775700, -85.7371800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $3.77 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
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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