How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Porter, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Porter, IN is about 272.8 miles (439 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m 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
272.8 mi
05h 08m
Flight
241.25 mi
388.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.25 mi
Kilometers
388.26 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.8 mi
Kilometers
439.03 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Porter
Tue, May 5, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Tue, May 5, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-05T00:35
Arrive Porter
Tue, May 5, 5:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
6:42 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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
136.5 mi
02h 34m
To Porter
136.3 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Porter

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Beam Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · West Beam Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wagner Road

    684 ft · 25 sec · Wagner Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 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
118 mi · 43%
Borman Expressway
9.62 mi · 4%
I 80 East
1.16 mi
West Beam Street
0.84 mi
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 34m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Porter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Jeffersonville and 136.3 miles from Porter.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.31 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jeffersonville and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Porter.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Porter. Straight-line distance: 241.25 mi (388.26 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Porter

Settlement in Indiana, USA

Population4,840
Coordinates41.6155900, -87.0742000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Porter (-87.0742, 41.61559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.44 L · about $36.31
Round trip
$72.63
19.26 gal · 72.88 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.31 $72.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.96 $81.91
Premium $4.65 $44.82 $89.64
Diesel $5.30 $51.08 $102.16

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersonville, IN and Porter, IN. The current time in Jeffersonville is 00:35:19, although it is 23:35:19 in Porter.

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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.