How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Gas City, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Gas City, IN is about 173.4 miles (279 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
173.34 mi
03h 21m
Flight
152.82 mi
245.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.82 mi
Kilometers
245.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.34 mi
Kilometers
278.96 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gas City
Sun, May 31, 2:25 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Sun, May 31, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-31T11:03
Arrive Gas City
Sun, May 31, 2:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
86.7 mi
01h 40m
To Gas City
86.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Gas City.

  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

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    30.5 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  20. 20

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Hi Way Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    70 m · 10 sec · South 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
102 mi · 59%
IN-37
44.2 mi · 25%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 10%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 2%
East Hi Way Drive
3.25 mi · 2%
West 500 S
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

6th Street

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 50m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
152.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 40m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Gas City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Gas City?

The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Jeffersonville and 86.6 miles from Gas City.

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

The direct path is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Gas City. Straight-line distance: 152.82 mi (245.94 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Gas City

#2 Gas City

City in Grant County, Indiana, United States

Population5,772
Coordinates40.4872600, -85.6130300
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Gas City (-85.61303, 40.48726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 Gas City. The current time is 11:03:56.

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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.