How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Merrillville, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Merrillville, IN is about 254.8 miles (410 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Merrillville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Merrillville.
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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
111 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic
138 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
33 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East 81st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Indian Trail
1156 ft · 51 sec · Indian Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Merrillville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
6th Street
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 03m
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 leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Merrillville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Merrillville?
The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Jeffersonville and 127.3 miles from Merrillville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Merrillville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Merrillville.
Stop Ideas Near Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Merrillville. Straight-line distance: 237.06 mi (381.51 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 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.4828100, -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrillville (-87.33281, 41.48281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.23 | $76.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.68 | $95.37 |
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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