How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Columbus, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Columbus, IN is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
70.66 mi
01h 20m
Flight
64.6 mi
103.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.6 mi
Kilometers
103.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.66 mi
Kilometers
113.71 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Mon, May 4, 7:10 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Mon, May 4, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-04T17:49
Arrive Columbus
Mon, May 4, 7:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Austin
IN

Small city in Indiana, USA

From Jeffersonville
35.4 mi
00h 40m
To Columbus
35.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 46 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus

    1163 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus

    147 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    119 m · 24 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    31 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
67.7 mi · 96%
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.1 mi · 3%
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
SR 46
0.31 mi
Washington Street
0.07 mi
Watt Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street

Merge slight left

67.2 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austin
00h 40m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Jeffersonville and 35.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Austin

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

115 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 64.6 mi (103.96 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Columbus

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Population48,445
Coordinates39.2014400, -85.9213800
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Columbus (-85.92138, 39.20144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.44 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.88 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Columbus. The current time is 17:49:51.

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.