How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Indian Heights, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Indian Heights, IN is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
159.93 mi
03h 09m
Flight
149.97 mi
241.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.97 mi
Kilometers
241.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.93 mi
Kilometers
257.39 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Heights
Mon, May 25, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Mon, May 25, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-25T02:27
Arrive Indian Heights
Mon, May 25, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 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
80 mi
01h 34m
To Indian Heights
79.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Indian Heights.

  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 left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard

    750 ft · 39 sec · Tomahawk Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Arrowhead Boulevard

    952 ft · 42 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
102 mi · 64%
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 17%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 11%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
SR 931
2.62 mi · 2%
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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
150 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
01h 34m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Indian Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Indian Heights?

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 80 miles from Jeffersonville and 79.9 miles from Indian Heights.

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

The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Indian Heights.

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 Indian Heights. Straight-line distance: 149.97 mi (241.36 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Indian Heights

#2 Indian Heights

Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana

Population3,011
Coordinates40.4272600, -86.1255500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Indian Heights (-86.12555, 40.42726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $21.27
Round trip
$42.54
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.27 $42.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.99 $47.97
Premium $4.65 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $5.30 $29.91 $59.83

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Indian Heights. The current time is 02:27:19.

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.