How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Deer Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Deer Creek, IN is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Deer Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Deer Creek.
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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
111 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
900 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 30th Street
2050 ft · 44 sec · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street
599 ft · 15 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Street
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Continue on Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 26 min · Michigan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue straight
23.1 mi · 34 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michigan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Deer Creek.
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
111 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Deer Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Deer Creek?
The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Jeffersonville and 86.8 miles from Deer Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Deer Creek.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Deer Creek. Straight-line distance: 165.17 mi (265.82 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 Deer Creek
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 874 |
| Coordinates | 40.6142000, -86.3911100 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deer Creek (-86.39111, 40.6142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
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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