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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Watt Street
78 m · 17 sec · Watt Street
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Turn left onto East Court Avenue
2511 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Graham Street
1079 ft · 32 sec · Graham Street
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Turn right onto East 8th Street
1404 ft · 40 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1056 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · East 10th Street
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Turn straight
29.4 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Clifty Drive
5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive
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Turn left onto Michigan Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Michigan Road
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
135 m · 20 sec · South Tanglewood Road
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North State Highway 129
9.5 mi · 17 min · North State Highway 129
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Turn right
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North Spades Road
1201 ft · 53 sec · North Spades Road
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Madison.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 72.25 mi (116.27 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 Clinton
Town in Indiana
| Population | 4,618 |
| Coordinates | 39.2106100, -85.1319000 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-85.1319, 39.21061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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