How far is Highland, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 271 miles (436.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
271.05 mi
04h 20m
Flight
243.9 mi
392.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.9 mi
Kilometers
392.52 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.05 mi
Kilometers
436.22 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Tue, May 12, 11:51 PM EDT
Return by in Highland
Wed, May 13, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Jeffersonville
Tue, May 12, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
9:00 PM CDT
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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Highland
134.1 mi
02h 10m
To Jeffersonville
137 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parrish Avenue

    8 m · 4 sec · Parrish Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cline Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cline Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 94, US 6: Chicago, Detroit

    1289 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2002 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  13. 13

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 54%
I 70 East
110 mi · 41%
Borman Expressway
5.08 mi · 2%
I 65 South
1.16 mi
Ridge Road
1.02 mi
I 80 East
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
243.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
02h 10m from Highland
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Highland and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271 miles (436.2 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Highland and 137 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Highland and Jeffersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Highland and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 243.9 mi (392.52 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates41.5536500, -87.4519800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrish Avenue (-87.451984, 41.55365)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.21 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
19.14 gal · 72.42 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.70 $81.40
Premium $4.65 $44.54 $89.08
Diesel $5.30 $50.76 $101.52

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Highland, IN and Jeffersonville, IN. The current time in Highland is 18:30:52, although it is 19:30:52 in Jeffersonville.

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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.