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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.68 mi
02h 39m
Flight
94.57 mi
152.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.57 mi
Kilometers
152.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.68 mi
Kilometers
242.5 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive Jeffersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Patriot
IN

Town in Posey Township, Indiana

From Fairfield
74.9 mi
01h 19m
To Jeffersonville
75.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.5 mi · 10 min

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Indiana Highway 101

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Indiana Highway 101

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 101

    9.6 mi · 17 min · State Road 101

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1357 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    3085 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cincinnati Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    2259 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge

    2643 ft · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Avenue, 6th Street

    1557 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Court Avenue

    2694 ft · 2 min · West Court Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    62 m · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    40 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    65 m · 17 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Watt Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Watt Street

  26. 26

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
89.3 mi · 59%
State Road 101
23.6 mi · 16%
Ronald Reagan Highway
13.1 mi · 9%
I 74 East
7.58 mi · 5%
Circle Freeway
6.8 mi · 5%
Cincinnati Bypass
3.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.1 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patriot
01h 19m from Fairfield
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

39 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

41 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

94 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

94 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 94.57 mi (152.2 km).

Fairfield

#1 Fairfield

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5186600, -84.9955200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.984676, 39.52055)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.13 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.26 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Fairfield and Jeffersonville. The current time is 09:20:54.

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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.