How far is Fortville, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Fortville, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 132.4 miles (213 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
132.34 mi
02h 13m
Flight
114.48 mi
184.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.48 mi
Kilometers
184.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.34 mi
Kilometers
212.98 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Mon, May 25, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in Fortville
Mon, May 25, 3:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fortville
2026-05-25T10:58
Arrive Jeffersonville
Mon, May 25, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fortville
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Fortville
64.6 mi
01h 06m
To Jeffersonville
67.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fortville and Jeffersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Noel Avenue

    88 m · 15 sec · Noel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pendleton Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  15. 15

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
102 mi · 77%
I 465 South
9.91 mi · 7%
Pendleton Pike
9.49 mi · 7%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
West Broadway
1.94 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 06m from Fortville
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fortville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered 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 Fortville to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Fortville and 67.7 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fortville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fortville and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 114.48 mi (184.24 km).

Fortville

#1 Fortville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,220
Coordinates39.9322600, -85.8480400
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Noel Avenue (-85.847924, 39.932259)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.68 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.36 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.86 $39.72
Premium $4.65 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $5.30 $24.77 $49.54

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fortville and Jeffersonville. The current time is 10:58:21.

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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.