How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Fairfield, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Fairfield, IN is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
152.14 mi
03h 13m
Flight
94.57 mi
152.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.57 mi
Kilometers
152.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.14 mi
Kilometers
244.85 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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
Patriot
IN

Town in Posey Township, Indiana

From Jeffersonville
76.1 mi
01h 36m
To Fairfield
76.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto I 64 East, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinatti

    2093 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cincinnati Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    8.4 mi · 9 min · Northwest Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West: Brookville, West Harrison

    1351 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrison Brookville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Harrison Brookville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on U.S. Highway 52

    4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Highway 52

  21. 21

    Continue on Brookville Avenue

    15.8 mi · 26 min · Brookville Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Indiana Highway 101

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Indiana Highway 101

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left

    2 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Old State Road 101

    2600 ft · 2 min · Old State Road 101

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
77.2 mi · 51%
Brookville Avenue
15.8 mi · 10%
Ronald Reagan Highway
13.3 mi · 9%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 8%
Northwest Expressway
8.41 mi · 6%
Circle Freeway
6.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Continue straight

76.8 mi · 01h 25m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patriot
01h 36m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Patriot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Jeffersonville and 76.1 miles from Fairfield.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.

Stop Ideas Near Patriot

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Patriot, 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 Patriot.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

39 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

41 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

94 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

94 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 94.57 mi (152.2 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Fairfield

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5186600, -84.9955200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Fairfield (-84.99552, 39.51866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.84 $45.68
Premium $4.65 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.30 $28.48 $56.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Fairfield. The current time is 09:17:24.

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.