How far is Jeffersonville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.07 mi
00h 42m
Flight
36.75 mi
59.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.75 mi
Kilometers
59.15 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.07 mi
Kilometers
64.49 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-17T04:54
Arrive Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Antioch
OH

Village in United States of America

From Jeffersonville
19.9 mi
00h 21m
To Columbus
20.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
36.8 mi · 92%
State Street
1.2 mi · 3%
South Innerbelt
0.72 mi · 2%
South Front Street
0.46 mi · 1%
West State Street
0.24 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
00h 21m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Jeffersonville and 20.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Antioch and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Antioch.

BUS

Columbus, OH

32 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 36.75 mi (59.15 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Jeffersonville

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

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

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.563829, 39.653705)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.45
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.22 $10.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.79 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $4.30 $6.07 $12.14

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Columbus. The current time is 04:54:27.

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.