How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Columbia, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Columbia, IN is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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 49m.
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.
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 Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Columbia.
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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
48.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon
1470 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East Tipton Street
1806 ft · 40 sec · East Tipton Street
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
21.1 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 23 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2283 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto State Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Street
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Turn right onto South 650 W
2.1 mi · 5 min · South 650 W
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Continue on West Columbia Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · West Columbia Road
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Turn right onto South County Road 375 West
2 m · 1 sec · South County Road 375 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 375 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
6th Street
Merge slight left
48.5 mi · 00h 53m
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 Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Jeffersonville and 62.3 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 94.16 mi (151.53 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 Columbia
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,416 |
| Coordinates | 39.5764400, -85.2071900 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-85.20719, 39.57644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.59 | $33.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.71 | $37.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.48 | $40.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
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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