How far is Jasper, IN from Decatur, IN?
The driving distance from Jasper, IN to Decatur, IN is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jasper and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jasper and Decatur.
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Start on Court House Square
2 m · 3 sec · Court House Square
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
52 m · 12 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Newton Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
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Take the exit right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
84.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
1653 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on South Church Avenue
12.6 mi · 14 min · South Church Avenue
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 41 sec · West Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jasper and Decatur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South John F Kennedy Avenue
Merge slight left
84.1 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jasper and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jasper to Decatur?
The road trip is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Jasper and 126.1 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.56 one way or $67.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jasper and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jasper and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 199.38 mi (320.87 km).
#1 Jasper
City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 15,667 |
| Coordinates | 38.3914400, -86.9311100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe Street (-84.929141, 40.83064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.86 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $38.71 | $77.43 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $43.35 | $86.69 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $57.54 | $115.07 |
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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