How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Lancaster, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Lancaster, IN is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Scott County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Lancaster.
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Start on Watt Street
78 m · 13 sec · Watt Street
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Turn right onto East Court Avenue
1914 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 6th Street
1446 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg
1078 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West McClain Avenue
10.9 mi · 17 min · West McClain Avenue
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right onto North 700 West
40 m · 6 sec · North 700 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 700 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Lancaster.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
6th Street
Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Jeffersonville and 26.5 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Vienna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vienna.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 40.05 mi (64.46 km).
#1 Jeffersonville
The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,530 |
| Coordinates | 38.2775700, -85.7371800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
Township in Wells County, Indiana
| Population | 1,494 |
| Coordinates | 38.8314500, -85.5185700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-85.51857, 38.83145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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