How far is Franklin, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Franklin, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.31 mi
01h 30m
Flight
84.86 mi
136.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.86 mi
Kilometers
136.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.31 mi
Kilometers
145.34 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Mon, May 4, 8:44 PM EDT
Return by in Franklin
Mon, May 4, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-05-04T19:13
Arrive Jeffersonville
Mon, May 4, 8:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Franklin
46 mi
00h 45m
To Jeffersonville
44.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    3279 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East King Street

    3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street

    41 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East King Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  8. 8

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East King Street
89 mi · 99%
East Jefferson Street
0.62 mi · 1%
US 31 South
0.29 mi
East 8th Street
0.24 mi
Wall Street
0.21 mi
Watt Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

East King Street

Merge slight left

87.2 mi · 01h 34m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 45m from Franklin
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Franklin and 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 Franklin to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Franklin and 44.3 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Franklin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 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 Franklin and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 84.86 mi (136.57 km).

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#1 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population24,598
Coordinates39.4806100, -86.0549900
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-86.054987, 39.480562)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.06 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.12 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Jeffersonville. The current time is 19:13:50.

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.