How far is Garrett, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Garrett, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.88 mi
03h 54m
Flight
214.63 mi
345.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.63 mi
Kilometers
345.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.88 mi
Kilometers
408.58 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Garrett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrett
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garrett
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fishers
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Garrett
126.1 mi
01h 57m
To Jeffersonville
127.8 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Randolph Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Randolph Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 56

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 11A

    2094 ft · 46 sec · County Road 11A

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    124.4 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  14. 14

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garrett 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11A
126 mi · 50%
East Southport Road
102 mi · 40%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 6%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 1%
County Road 56
2.08 mi · 1%
South Randolph Street
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 11A

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishers
01h 57m from Garrett
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garrett and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garrett to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Garrett and 127.8 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.79 one way or $67.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garrett and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Fishers

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fishers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 0.6 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrett and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 214.63 mi (345.42 km).

Garrett

#1 Garrett

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,429
Coordinates41.3494900, -85.1355300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: South Randolph Street (-85.135615, 41.349488)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.91 L · about $33.79
Round trip
$67.58
17.92 gal · 67.82 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.79 $67.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.11 $76.21
Premium $4.65 $41.70 $83.40
Diesel $5.30 $47.52 $95.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Garrett and Jeffersonville. The current time is 05:20:37.

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.