How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Prairie, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Prairie, IN is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Prairie.
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Start on Watt Street
78 m · 13 sec · Watt Street
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Turn right onto East Court Avenue
1914 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 6th Street
1688 ft · 58 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp left
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
3158 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis
2054 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
14.4 mi · 17 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Raben Road
2764 ft · 2 min · Raben Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raben Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Partly Sunny near Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Prairie?
The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Jeffersonville and 72.4 miles from Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.95 one way or $37.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Prairie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Partly Sunny near Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Dale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Prairie. Straight-line distance: 124.5 mi (200.37 km).
#1 Jeffersonville
The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,530 |
| Coordinates | 38.2775700, -85.7371800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie
City in United States of America
| Population | 207 |
| Coordinates | 37.9214300, -87.9819700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie (-87.98197, 37.92143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.72 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $22.05 | $44.09 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $24.71 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $34.23 | $68.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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