How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Charlestown, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Charlestown, IN is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
15.73 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.66 mi
20.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.66 mi
Kilometers
20.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.73 mi
Kilometers
25.31 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Thu, Jun 11, 12:43 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Jun 11, 1:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-06-11T12:20
Arrive Charlestown
Thu, Jun 11, 12:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sellersburg
IN

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

From Jeffersonville
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Charlestown
7.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watt Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Watt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Court Avenue

    1914 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 6th Street

    1446 ft · 40 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sellersburg, Speed

    1213 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto County Road 311

    641 ft · 13 sec · County Road 311

  9. 9

    Continue on South Indiana Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Indiana Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    82 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto County Road 403

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 403

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road 403

    27 m · 2 sec · County Road 403

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road 403

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road 403

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 403

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
8.58 mi · 55%
County Road 403
5.53 mi · 35%
South Indiana Avenue
0.72 mi · 5%
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi · 2%
Sellersburg
0.29 mi · 2%
County Road 311
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

6th Street

Merge slight left

8.08 mi · 00h 09m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersburg
00h 11m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Sellersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Jeffersonville and 7.9 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Stop Ideas Near Sellersburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.37 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Charlestown

#2 Charlestown

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population8,544
Coordinates38.4531200, -85.6702400
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)
End: County Road 403 (-85.670196, 38.453026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

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 Indiana · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Charlestown. The current time is 12:20:28.

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.