How far is Hartford City, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Hartford City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
189.89 mi
02h 59m
Flight
151.45 mi
243.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.45 mi
Kilometers
243.74 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.89 mi
Kilometers
305.6 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford City
2026-04-19T01:12
Arrive Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford City
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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hartford City
94.1 mi
01h 29m
To Jeffersonville
95.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hartford City and Jeffersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Water Street

    6 mi · 9 min · West Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 950 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road 900 South

    3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 900 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  16. 16

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford City 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
102 mi · 54%
County Road 900 South
57.5 mi · 30%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 8%
West Water Street
6.01 mi · 3%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 1%
County Road 950 East
2.03 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
01h 29m from Hartford City
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hartford City and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford City to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Hartford City and 95.8 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hartford City and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford City and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 151.45 mi (243.74 km).

Hartford City

#1 Hartford City

City in Indiana

Population5,660
Coordinates40.4511500, -85.3699700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-85.369968, 40.451285)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.36 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.53
13.4 gal · 50.72 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.27 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.50 $56.99
Premium $4.65 $31.18 $62.36
Diesel $5.30 $35.54 $71.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartford City and Jeffersonville. The current time is 01:12:41.

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.