How far is Griffith, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from Griffith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (389 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Griffith and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffith and Jeffersonville.
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Start on East Miller Street
1100 ft · 54 sec · East Miller Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue D
1335 ft · 37 sec · West Avenue D
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Continue on South Cline Avenue
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Cline Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
1515 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
2590 ft · 2 min
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Continue on East 10th Street
128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Wall Street
1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto Watt Street
795 ft · 35 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 Griffith 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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
123 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Griffith and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Griffith to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Griffith and 131.4 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.7 miles (389 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Griffith and Jeffersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Griffith and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Griffith and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 241.73 mi (389.02 km).
#1 Griffith
Town in Calumet and St.
| Population | 16,032 |
| Coordinates | 41.5283700, -87.4236500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.38 | $78.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.10 | $86.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.12 | $98.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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