How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Mount Vernon, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Mount Vernon, IN is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 38m.
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.
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon.
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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 right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto East Marion Street
2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto West Old Slocum Trail
842 ft · 18 sec · West Old Slocum Trail
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Turn right onto South Old State Road 13
20 m · 3 sec · South Old State Road 13
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Old State Road 13
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon.
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
102 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Jeffersonville and 89.8 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 165.33 mi (266.07 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 Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6694900, -85.8241500 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-85.82415, 40.66949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.60 | $22.84 | $45.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $41.94 | $83.88 |
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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