How far is Jeffersonville, IN from DeMotte, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to DeMotte, IN is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 216 miles (347.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
236.67 mi
04h 27m
Flight
216.01 mi
347.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.01 mi
Kilometers
347.63 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.67 mi
Kilometers
380.89 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeMotte
Wed, May 13, 2:37 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Wed, May 13, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive DeMotte
Wed, May 13, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Wynnedale
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From Jeffersonville
118.4 mi
02h 13m
To DeMotte
118.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Road 10

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North State Road 10

  13. 13

    Continue on South Halleck Street

    2497 ft · 50 sec · South Halleck Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Halleck Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · North Halleck Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Halleck Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
141 mi · 60%
US 52 West
87.8 mi · 37%
West State Road 10
3.43 mi · 1%
North State Road 10
2.62 mi · 1%
South Halleck Street
0.47 mi
North Halleck Street
0.4 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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
216 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wynnedale
02h 13m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain near DeMotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (380.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Wynnedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Jeffersonville and 118.2 miles from DeMotte.

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

The direct path is about 216 miles (347.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and DeMotte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain near DeMotte.

Stop Ideas Near Wynnedale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wynnedale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wynnedale.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

8 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

64 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

88 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and DeMotte. Straight-line distance: 216.01 mi (347.63 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 DeMotte

City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,814
Coordinates41.1950400, -87.1986400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: DeMotte (-87.19864, 41.19504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.61 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.98
16.7 gal · 63.22 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.49 $62.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.51 $71.03
Premium $4.65 $38.86 $77.72
Diesel $5.30 $44.29 $88.58

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersonville, IN and DeMotte, IN. The current time in Jeffersonville is 23:10:19, although it is 22:10:19 in DeMotte.

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.