How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Greencastle, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Greencastle, IN is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
156.37 mi
02h 59m
Flight
112.2 mi
180.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.2 mi
Kilometers
180.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.37 mi
Kilometers
251.66 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greencastle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-23T11:30
Arrive Greencastle
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
78.2 mi
01h 29m
To Greencastle
78.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

    753 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    2107 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis

    1767 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    28.7 mi · 31 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1958 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    2984 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 231

    5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 231

  18. 18

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Bloomington Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    1505 ft · 29 sec · East Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Indiana Street

    50 m · 7 sec · North Indiana Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Indiana Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
105 mi · 67%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28.7 mi · 18%
I 465 West
9.34 mi · 6%
US Highway 231
5.31 mi · 3%
I 70 West
3.1 mi · 2%
South Bloomington Street
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

6th Street

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 29m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Greencastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Jeffersonville and 78.2 miles from Greencastle.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Greencastle.

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 Greencastle. Straight-line distance: 112.2 mi (180.57 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Greencastle

City in Indiana

Population10,338
Coordinates39.6444900, -86.8647300
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Greencastle (-86.86473, 39.64449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.48 $46.95
Premium $4.65 $25.69 $51.38
Diesel $5.30 $29.28 $58.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Greencastle. The current time is 11:30:33.

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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.