How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Rensselaer, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Rensselaer, IN is about 214 miles (344.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion 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 Rensselaer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Rensselaer.
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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
1446 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street
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Take the ramp right
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
111 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
29.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Remington, Rensselaer
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto South College Avenue
8.8 mi · 14 min · South College Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cullen Street
22 m · 2 sec · North Cullen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cullen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Rensselaer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
6th Street
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Rensselaer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Rensselaer?
The road trip is about 214 miles (344.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Jeffersonville and 106.9 miles from Rensselaer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Rensselaer, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Rensselaer.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
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 Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Rensselaer. Straight-line distance: 198.53 mi (319.51 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 Rensselaer
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,780 |
| Coordinates | 40.9367000, -87.1508600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rensselaer (-87.15086, 40.9367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $3.77 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.14 | $70.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
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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