How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Needham, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Needham, IN is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95 mi
01h 49m
Flight
87.45 mi
140.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.45 mi
Kilometers
140.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95 mi
Kilometers
152.89 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Needham
Sun, May 3, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Sun, May 3, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-03T04:28
Arrive Needham
Sun, May 3, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
47.5 mi
00h 54m
To Needham
47.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East King Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East King Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 700 East

    813 ft · 28 sec · North 700 East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 100 North

    96 m · 10 sec · East 100 North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 700 East

    55 m · 5 sec · County Road 700 East

  11. 11

    Continue on North 700 E

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 700 E

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 350 N

    13 m · 1 sec · East 350 N

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 350 N

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
89 mi · 94%
North 700 E
2.53 mi · 3%
East King Street
2.44 mi · 3%
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi
SR 44
0.34 mi
North 700 East
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street

Merge slight left

88.5 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 54m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Jeffersonville and Areas Of Frost near Needham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Jeffersonville and 47.5 miles from Needham.

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

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Jeffersonville and Areas Of Frost near Needham.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Needham. Straight-line distance: 87.45 mi (140.73 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 Needham

Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana

Population7,221
Coordinates39.5300500, -85.9710900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Needham (-85.97109, 39.53005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.69 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
6.7 gal · 25.38 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.25 $28.50
Premium $4.65 $15.59 $31.18
Diesel $5.30 $17.77 $35.54

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Needham. The current time is 04:28:24.

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.