How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Frankfort, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Frankfort, IN is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.64 mi
03h 05m
Flight
144.38 mi
232.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.38 mi
Kilometers
232.35 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.64 mi
Kilometers
255.31 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankfort
Sun, May 31, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Sun, May 31, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-30T21:53
Arrive Frankfort
Sun, May 31, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
79.4 mi
01h 32m
To Frankfort
79.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan

    1675 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto IN-47

    1.8 mi · 3 min · IN-47

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.8 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
141 mi · 89%
US 52 West
4.01 mi · 3%
IN-47
1.84 mi · 1%
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi
SR 47
0.32 mi
Watt Street
0.05 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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
144.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 32m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Jeffersonville and 79.3 miles from Frankfort.

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

The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Frankfort.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 144.38 mi (232.35 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Frankfort

County seat in Indiana

Population15,756
Coordinates40.2794800, -86.5108400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Frankfort (-86.51084, 40.27948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.19 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.38 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Frankfort. The current time is 21:53:19.

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.