How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Decatur, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Decatur, IN is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Decatur.
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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
101.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
36.6 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie
1653 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on South Church Avenue
12.6 mi · 14 min · South Church Avenue
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Turn right onto West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 41 sec · West Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Decatur.
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
102 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Decatur?
The road trip is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Jeffersonville and 113.5 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.93 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
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 Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 181.57 mi (292.21 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 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decatur (-84.92913, 40.8306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $30.93 | $61.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $39.95 | $79.91 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $53.03 | $106.07 |
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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