How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Middlebury, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Middlebury, IN is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
284.8 mi
05h 33m
Flight
234.77 mi
377.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.77 mi
Kilometers
377.82 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.8 mi
Kilometers
458.34 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlebury
Thu, Apr 16, 11:54 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-16T06:20
Arrive Middlebury
Thu, Apr 16, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pendleton
IN

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
142.5 mi
02h 46m
To Middlebury
142.4 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 43

    1 mi · 3 min · County Road 43

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 50

    2695 ft · 40 sec · County Road 50

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2649 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
110 mi · 39%
6th Street
102 mi · 36%
US 30 West
28.2 mi · 10%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 6%
Lincolnway South
5.13 mi · 2%
South Main Street
4.98 mi · 2%
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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
02h 46m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.8 miles (458.3 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Jeffersonville and 142.4 miles from Middlebury.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.90 one way or $75.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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 Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Noblesville City Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Noblesville City Hall

Noblesville , IN
16 S 10th St, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

99 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 234.77 mi (377.82 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
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#2 Middlebury

Township in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population3,562
Coordinates41.6753300, -85.7061000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Middlebury (-85.7061, 41.67533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.04 L · about $37.90
Round trip
$75.80
20.1 gal · 76.08 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.90 $75.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.74 $85.49
Premium $4.65 $46.77 $93.55
Diesel $5.30 $53.31 $106.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Middlebury. The current time is 06:20:48.

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.