How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Schererville, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Schererville, IN is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
260.32 mi
04h 55m
Flight
239.19 mi
384.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.19 mi
Kilometers
384.94 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.32 mi
Kilometers
418.94 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schererville
Tue, May 26, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Tue, May 26, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-26T00:07
Arrive Schererville
Tue, May 26, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Jeffersonville
130.2 mi
02h 27m
To Schererville
130.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic

    138 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso

    33 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2082 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Anna Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
141 mi · 54%
US 52 West
111 mi · 43%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 1%
West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
East 81st Avenue
0.71 mi
Joliet Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
239.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 27m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Schererville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Jeffersonville and 130.1 miles from Schererville.

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

The direct path is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Schererville.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fayette.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Schererville. Straight-line distance: 239.19 mi (384.94 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Schererville (-87.45476, 41.47892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.77 L · about $34.66
Round trip
$69.31
18.38 gal · 69.54 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.66 $69.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.09 $78.17
Premium $4.65 $42.77 $85.54
Diesel $5.30 $48.74 $97.49

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersonville, IN and Schererville, IN. The current time in Jeffersonville is 00:07:58, although it is 23:07:58 in Schererville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.