How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Dyer, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Dyer, IN is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
263.53 mi
05h 00m
Flight
241.53 mi
388.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.53 mi
Kilometers
388.71 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.53 mi
Kilometers
424.11 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dyer
Sat, May 2, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Sat, May 2, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-02T07:01
Arrive Dyer
Sat, May 2, 12:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:58 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Jeffersonville
131.9 mi
02h 30m
To Dyer
131.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hart Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Hart Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
141 mi · 54%
US 52 West
111 mi · 42%
West Lincoln Highway
4.94 mi · 2%
Joliet Street
3.06 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
East 81st Avenue
0.71 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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
241.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 30m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Jeffersonville and 131.7 miles from Dyer.

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

The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Dyer.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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 Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.9 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 12.9 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
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Dyer. Straight-line distance: 241.53 mi (388.71 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Dyer

Town in Indiana

Population15,955
Coordinates41.4942000, -87.5217100
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Dyer (-87.52171, 41.4942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.2 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.6 gal · 70.4 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.55 $79.11
Premium $4.65 $43.28 $86.56
Diesel $5.30 $49.33 $98.65

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 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersonville, IN and Dyer, IN. The current time in Jeffersonville is 07:01:21, although it is 06:01:21 in Dyer.

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.