How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Chesterton, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Chesterton, IN is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Chesterton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Chesterton.
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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
111 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit
1559 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Beam Street
1.3 km · 3 min · West Beam Street
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Turn right onto Wagner Road
1271 ft · 36 sec · Wagner Road
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Continue on North Jackson Boulevard
712 ft · 27 sec · North Jackson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broadway
2783 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
115 m · 17 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Chesterton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 08m
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 Chesterton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Chesterton?
The road trip is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Jeffersonville and 136.7 miles from Chesterton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Chesterton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Chesterton.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Chesterton. Straight-line distance: 240.77 mi (387.48 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 Chesterton
Town in the U.
| Population | 13,433 |
| Coordinates | 41.6105900, -87.0642000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterton (-87.0642, 41.61059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.39 | $72.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.18 | $102.37 |
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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