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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Posey Township, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight left onto I 64 East, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati
1752 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinatti
2093 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2260 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Northwest Expressway
706 ft · 11 sec · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2411 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street
18.2 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Millville Oxford Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Millville Oxford Road
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Continue on Oxford Millville Road
4 mi · 7 min · Oxford Millville Road
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
1 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
893 ft · 22 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
116 m · 12 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1033 ft · 15 sec · West Church Street
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Continue on College Corner Pike
4.9 mi · 6 min · College Corner Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1725 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Liberty Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 200 South
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 200 South
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Continue on County Road 200 East
2671 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 East
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Turn left onto County Road 250 South
2 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Patriot.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Salem. Straight-line distance: 101.86 mi (163.93 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 Salem
City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.5964400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-84.89024, 39.59644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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