How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Ellettsville, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Ellettsville, IN is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.86 mi
02h 13m
Flight
81.57 mi
131.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.57 mi
Kilometers
131.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.86 mi
Kilometers
163.92 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellettsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Ellettsville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lost River
IN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Jeffersonville
50.9 mi
01h 06m
To Ellettsville
51 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1688 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1954 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3158 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis

    2054 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1006 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Gospel Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North Gospel Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Matthews Drive

    572 ft · 19 sec · North Matthews Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Temperance Street

    154 m · 12 sec · West Temperance Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Temperance Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gospel Street
47.1 mi · 46%
US 150 West
37.7 mi · 37%
I 64
9.28 mi · 9%
SR 46 West
5 mi · 5%
6th Street
1.29 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Gospel Street

Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

41.4 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lost River
01h 06m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lost River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Jeffersonville and 51 miles from Ellettsville.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lost River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lost River, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lost River.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

72 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Ellettsville. Straight-line distance: 81.57 mi (131.28 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Ellettsville

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,706
Coordinates39.2339300, -86.6250000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Ellettsville (-86.625, 39.23393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.61 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.22 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Ellettsville. The current time is 01:57:59.

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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.