How far is Jeffersonville, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.42 mi
02h 54m
Flight
160.86 mi
258.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.86 mi
Kilometers
258.88 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.42 mi
Kilometers
293.58 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Cleveland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Jeffersonville
91.1 mi
01h 27m
To Cleveland
91.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    66 m · 7 sec · West High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1187 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1634 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    27.5 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422, SR 14: Orange Avenue, Ontario Street

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West, SR 14 West: Ontario Street

    1246 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Ontario Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ontario Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Roadway

    71 m · 11 sec · South Roadway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Roadway

    584 ft · 28 sec · East Roadway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockwell Avenue

    156 m · 20 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
177 mi · 97%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
State Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Innerbelt
0.9 mi
Ontario Street
0.66 mi
US 422
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 27m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Jeffersonville and 91.3 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 160.86 mi (258.88 km).

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#1 Jeffersonville

Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,168
Coordinates39.6536700, -83.5638100
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.563829, 39.653705)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.32 $54.64
Premium $4.79 $30.85 $61.70
Diesel $4.30 $27.72 $55.44

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 Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Cleveland. The current time is 02:37:26.

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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.