How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Ligonier, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Ligonier, IN is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
264.36 mi
05h 02m
Flight
220.43 mi
354.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.43 mi
Kilometers
354.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.36 mi
Kilometers
425.44 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-18T05:09
Arrive Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 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
Fortville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
132.2 mi
02h 31m
To Ligonier
132.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    27.4 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincolnway South

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Way South

    1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way South

  19. 19

    Continue on South Cavin Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · South Cavin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pigeon Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Pigeon Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pigeon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
110 mi · 41%
6th Street
102 mi · 39%
US 30 West
28.2 mi · 11%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 6%
Lincolnway South
5.13 mi · 2%
Lincoln Way South
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep 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 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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortville
02h 31m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ligonier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.3 miles (425.4 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Fortville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Jeffersonville and 132.1 miles from Ligonier.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ligonier.

Stop Ideas Near Fortville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fortville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

33 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Ligonier. Straight-line distance: 220.43 mi (354.75 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Ligonier

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,411
Coordinates41.4658800, -85.5874800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Ligonier (-85.58748, 41.46588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.33 gal
35.31 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.37
18.66 gal · 70.62 L
Estimated CO2
82.9 kg one way
Round trip: 165.8 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.18 $70.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.68 $79.36
Premium $4.65 $43.42 $86.84
Diesel $5.30 $49.49 $98.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Ligonier. The current time is 05:09:40.

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.