How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Benton, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Benton, IN is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Benton.
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Start on Watt Street
78 m · 13 sec · Watt Street
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Turn right onto East Court Avenue
1914 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 6th Street
1446 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
101.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 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 right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Continue on South Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Continue on Huntington Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Marion Road
18.6 mi · 22 min · Marion Road
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
2722 ft · 58 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road
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Turn right onto North Binkley Road
2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn straight onto North Indiana Avenue
2770 ft · 47 sec · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on State Road 13
1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 13
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 33
45 m · 2 sec · County Road 33
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 33
3.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 33
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At the end of the road, turn left
3108 ft · 57 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Benton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
6th Street
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Benton?
The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.9 miles from Jeffersonville and 124.7 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Fishers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Benton. Straight-line distance: 223.29 mi (359.35 km).
#1 Jeffersonville
The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,530 |
| Coordinates | 38.2775700, -85.7371800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 445 |
| Coordinates | 41.5092200, -85.7611000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-85.7611, 41.50922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $33.22 | $66.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.47 | $74.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.73 | $93.46 |
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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