How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Clinton, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Clinton, IN is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.53 mi
02h 14m
Flight
72.25 mi
116.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.53 mi
Kilometers
137.64 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-19T02:42
Arrive Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Madison
IN

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

From Jeffersonville
42.8 mi
01h 07m
To Clinton
42.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watt Street

    78 m · 17 sec · Watt Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Court Avenue

    2511 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Graham Street

    1079 ft · 32 sec · Graham Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    1404 ft · 40 sec · East 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1056 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East 10th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    29.4 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Clifty Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Michigan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Michigan Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    20.7 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road

    135 m · 20 sec · South Tanglewood Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North State Highway 129

    9.5 mi · 17 min · North State Highway 129

  15. 15

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Spades Road

    1201 ft · 53 sec · North Spades Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spades Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 129
9.5 mi · 11%
East 10th Street
9.15 mi · 11%
Clifty Drive
5.63 mi · 7%
Michigan Road
1.53 mi · 2%
East Court Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
East 8th Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

29.4 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Madison
01h 07m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jeffersonville and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

North Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Jeffersonville and 42.8 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jeffersonville and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near North Madison

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

66 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

83 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

86 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 72.25 mi (116.27 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Clinton

Town in Indiana

Population4,618
Coordinates39.2106100, -85.1319000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Clinton (-85.1319, 39.21061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Clinton. The current time is 02:42:07.

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.