How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Munster, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Munster, IN is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
271.11 mi
05h 07m
Flight
245.8 mi
395.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.8 mi
Kilometers
395.58 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.11 mi
Kilometers
436.31 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munster
Wed, May 13, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Wed, May 13, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-12T20:51
Arrive Munster
Wed, May 13, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:44 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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Jeffersonville
135.6 mi
02h 33m
To Munster
135.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Borman Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster

    1047 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South

    1187 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Calumet Avenue South

    898 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue

    2932 ft · 1 min · Calumet Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadmoor Avenue

    1021 ft · 34 sec · Broadmoor Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monroe Avenue

    740 ft · 33 sec · Monroe Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
141 mi · 52%
US 52 West
117 mi · 43%
Borman Expressway
9.36 mi · 3%
I 80 West
1.41 mi · 1%
Calumet Avenue
0.56 mi
Calumet Avenue South
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
245.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
02h 33m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Munster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Jeffersonville and 135.5 miles from Munster.

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

The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Munster, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Munster.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitestown, 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 Whitestown.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Munster. Straight-line distance: 245.8 mi (395.58 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Munster

Town in the U.

Population22,483
Coordinates41.5644800, -87.5125400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Munster (-87.51254, 41.56448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.21 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
19.14 gal · 72.42 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.70 $81.40
Premium $4.65 $44.54 $89.08
Diesel $5.30 $50.76 $101.52

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersonville, IN and Munster, IN. The current time in Jeffersonville is 20:51:57, although it is 19:51:57 in Munster.

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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.