How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Bright, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Bright, IN is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Bright.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Bright.
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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
1688 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp left
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
3158 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight left onto I 64 East, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinatti
2093 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Cincinnati Bypass
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cincinnati Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Greendale, Lawrenceburg, Aurora
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Line Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · State Line Road
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Turn left
36 m · 9 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 Bright.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Continue straight
76.8 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Bright.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Bright?
The road trip is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Vevay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Jeffersonville and 58.3 miles from Bright.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Bright.
Stop Ideas Near Vevay
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 Vevay.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Louisville, Kentucky
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Bright. Straight-line distance: 80.5 mi (129.55 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 Bright
Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,693 |
| Coordinates | 39.2183900, -84.8560600 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bright (-84.85606, 39.21839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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