How far is Fairfield, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from Fairfield, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Posey Township, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Jeffersonville.
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Start on the route
2.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn sharp right onto Indiana Highway 101
1.1 mi · 2 min · Indiana Highway 101
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Continue on State Road 101
9.6 mi · 17 min · State Road 101
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Continue straight
1357 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
3085 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Cincinnati Bypass
3.3 mi · 4 min · Cincinnati Bypass
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
77.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis
2259 ft · 51 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 Fairfield 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.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
77.3 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Patriot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Fairfield and 75.7 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Patriot
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 Patriot.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 94.57 mi (152.2 km).
#1 Fairfield
Township in Franklin County, Indiana
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186600, -84.9955200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
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 18, 2026
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