How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Salem, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Salem, IN is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.29 mi
03h 10m
Flight
101.86 mi
163.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.86 mi
Kilometers
163.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.29 mi
Kilometers
230.61 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, May 20, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Wed, May 20, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-20T01:44
Arrive Salem
Wed, May 20, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 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
Patriot
IN

Town in Posey Township, Indiana

From Jeffersonville
71.6 mi
01h 35m
To Salem
71.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto I 64 East, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinatti

    2093 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Expressway

    706 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2411 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street

    18.2 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Millville Oxford Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Millville Oxford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Oxford Millville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Oxford Millville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West High Street

    893 ft · 22 sec · West High Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    116 m · 12 sec · North College Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1033 ft · 15 sec · West Church Street

  24. 24

    Continue on College Corner Pike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · College Corner Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1725 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Liberty Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Road 200 South

    1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 200 South

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road 200 East

    2671 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 East

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Road 250 South

    2 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
77.2 mi · 54%
I 75 North
19.7 mi · 14%
US 27
18.2 mi · 13%
College Corner Pike
4.91 mi · 3%
Millville Oxford Road
4.88 mi · 3%
Liberty Avenue
4.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Continue straight

76.8 mi · 01h 25m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patriot
01h 35m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jeffersonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.3 miles (230.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Patriot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Jeffersonville and 71.6 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Patriot

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

39 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

41 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

94 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

94 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Salem. Straight-line distance: 101.86 mi (163.93 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Salem

City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population6,236
Coordinates39.5964400, -84.8902400
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Salem (-84.89024, 39.59644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.14 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.28 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Salem. The current time is 01:44:59.

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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.