How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.34 mi
01h 46m
Flight
105.45 mi
169.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.45 mi
Kilometers
169.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.34 mi
Kilometers
180.79 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Indianapolis
Tue, May 12, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
56.2 mi
00h 53m
To Indianapolis
56.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 40 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    109.3 mi · 2 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    719 ft · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street

    1805 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Meridian Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · South Meridian Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Georgia Street

    552 ft · 30 sec · West Georgia Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Illinois Street

    1535 ft · 1 min · South Illinois Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 18 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
110 mi · 98%
I 70 West
0.62 mi · 1%
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi
Madison Avenue
0.35 mi
Meridian Street
0.34 mi
South Illinois Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street

Merge slight left

109 mi · 02h 00m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 53m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Jeffersonville and 56.1 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 105.45 mi (169.71 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.01 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
7.94 gal · 30.02 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.88 $33.77
Premium $4.65 $18.48 $36.95
Diesel $5.30 $21.06 $42.11

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Indianapolis. The current time is 19:30:29.

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.