How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Owen, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Owen, IN is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.07 mi
00h 40m
Flight
16.35 mi
26.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.35 mi
Kilometers
26.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.07 mi
Kilometers
41.95 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owen
Mon, Nov 9, 7:18 PM EST
Return by in Jeffersonville
Mon, Nov 9, 7:58 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-11-09T18:37
Arrive Owen
Mon, Nov 9, 7:18 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Charlestown
IN

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
10.7 mi
00h 20m
To Owen
15.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 PM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
62°F
Monday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watt Street

    78 m · 17 sec · Watt Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Court Avenue

    2511 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Graham Street

    1079 ft · 32 sec · Graham Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    1404 ft · 40 sec · East 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1056 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East 10th Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bull Creek Road

    3.1 mi · 12 min · Bull Creek Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bull Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 10th Street
4.07 mi · 16%
Bull Creek Road
3.13 mi · 12%
East Court Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
East 8th Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Graham Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

13.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlestown
00h 20m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Owen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Charlestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Jeffersonville and 15.3 miles from Owen.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Owen.

Stop Ideas Near Charlestown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

24 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Owen. Straight-line distance: 16.35 mi (26.32 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Owen

City in Clark County, Wisconsin

Population664
Coordinates38.4581200, -85.5419000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)
End: Bull Creek Road (-85.541945, 38.458119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.66
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.62 $3.33 $6.66
Mid-grade $4.22 $3.89 $7.77
Premium $4.76 $4.38 $8.76
Diesel $6.63 $6.10 $12.21

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Owen. The current time is 18:37:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.