How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Monticello, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Monticello, IN is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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
201.24 mi
03h 58m
Flight
179.09 mi
288.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.09 mi
Kilometers
288.21 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.24 mi
Kilometers
323.87 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-15T10:29
Arrive Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 2:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:04 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
Greenwood
IN

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

From Jeffersonville
100.7 mi
01h 59m
To Monticello
100.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

    1642 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

    71 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · North River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 300 East

    9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street East

    55 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Street East

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
141 mi · 70%
US 52 West
36.5 mi · 18%
South 300 East
9.84 mi · 5%
North River Road
7.2 mi · 4%
West 3rd Street
2.98 mi · 1%
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
179.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 59m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Jeffersonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Jeffersonville and 100.5 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Jeffersonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

83 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

85 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 179.09 mi (288.21 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Monticello

City in west-central Indiana, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates40.7453200, -86.7647300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Monticello (-86.76473, 40.74532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.88 L · about $26.77
Round trip
$53.55
14.2 gal · 53.76 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.77 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.65 $33.04 $66.09
Diesel $5.30 $37.66 $75.32

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Monticello. The current time is 10:29:00.

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.