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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.77 mi
03h 40m
Flight
165.17 mi
265.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.17 mi
Kilometers
265.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.77 mi
Kilometers
279.66 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-23T11:14
Arrive Deer Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
87 mi
01h 50m
To Deer Creek
86.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

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.

  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

    111 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art

    900 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto West 30th Street

    2050 ft · 44 sec · West 30th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street

    599 ft · 15 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · Michigan Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    23.1 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
115 mi · 66%
North Michigan Road
40.6 mi · 23%
Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 9%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.96 mi · 1%
West 30th Street
0.39 mi
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 50m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deer Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population874
Coordinates40.6142000, -86.3911100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Deer Creek (-86.39111, 40.6142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Deer Creek. The current time is 11:14:17.

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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.