How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Scipio, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Scipio, IN is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.54 mi
02h 43m
Flight
91.52 mi
147.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.52 mi
Kilometers
147.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.54 mi
Kilometers
211.7 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scipio
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Scipio
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
65.7 mi
01h 21m
To Scipio
65.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    1620 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cincinnati Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Northwest Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward New Haven Road, Harrison

    1457 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New Haven Road

    2916 ft · 1 min · New Haven Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Carolina Trace Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Biddinger Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road

  22. 22

    Continue on California Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · California Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cincinnati Brookville Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
77.2 mi · 59%
Ronald Reagan Highway
13.3 mi · 10%
I 75 North
12.1 mi · 9%
Circle Freeway
6.59 mi · 5%
California Road
4.86 mi · 4%
Northwest Expressway
4.1 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 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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patriot
01h 21m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Scipio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Patriot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Jeffersonville and 65.8 miles from Scipio.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Scipio.

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 Scipio. Straight-line distance: 91.52 mi (147.28 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Scipio

Unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana

Population4,507
Coordinates39.3920000, -84.8182900
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Scipio (-84.81829, 39.392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Scipio. The current time is 02:36:52.

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.