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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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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
101.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
27.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Lincolnway South
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South
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Continue on Lincoln Way South
1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way South
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Continue on South Cavin Street
1840 ft · 1 min · South Cavin Street
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Turn right onto Pigeon Street
12 m · 2 sec · Pigeon Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Ligonier. Straight-line distance: 220.43 mi (354.75 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 Ligonier
City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,411 |
| Coordinates | 41.4658800, -85.5874800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ligonier (-85.58748, 41.46588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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