How far is Jeffersonville, IN from New Albany, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to New Albany, IN is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.69 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.75 mi
7.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.75 mi
Kilometers
7.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.69 mi
Kilometers
12.37 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-18T02:09
Arrive New Albany
Sat, Apr 18, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clarksville
IN

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
3.9 mi
00h 06m
To New Albany
3.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and New Albany.

  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

    1688 ft · 52 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1954 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3158 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis

    2054 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward New Albany

    839 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West Elm Street

    660 ft · 17 sec · West Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Street

    139 m · 18 sec · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
155.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64
5.77 mi · 75%
6th Street
1.29 mi · 17%
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi · 5%
West Elm Street
0.12 mi · 2%
State Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Watt Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64

Merge slight right

3.62 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
00h 06m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Albany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to New Albany?

The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Jeffersonville and 3.9 miles from New Albany.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Albany.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

5 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and New Albany. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.64 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
New Albany

#2 New Albany

City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

Population36,874
Coordinates38.2856200, -85.8241300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: New Albany (-85.82413, 38.28562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.03 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.54 gal · 2.06 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.65 $1.26 $2.51
Diesel $5.30 $1.43 $2.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and New Albany. The current time is 02:09:53.

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.