How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Paoli, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Paoli, IN is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
49.03 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.01 mi
70.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.01 mi
Kilometers
70.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.03 mi
Kilometers
78.91 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paoli
Tue, May 26, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Tue, May 26, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-26T01:05
Arrive Paoli
Tue, May 26, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Palmyra
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
24.5 mi
00h 31m
To Paoli
24.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 58 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

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli

    37.7 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1006 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward North Court Street

    963 ft · 12 sec · North Court Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Court Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 150 West
37.7 mi · 77%
I 64
9.28 mi · 19%
6th Street
1.29 mi · 3%
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.19 mi
North Court Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

US 150 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli

37.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 31m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paoli.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Jeffersonville and 24.5 miles from Paoli.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paoli.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

35 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Paoli. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.83 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Paoli

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,604
Coordinates38.5561700, -86.4683200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Paoli (-86.46832, 38.55617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Paoli. The current time is 01:05:10.

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.