How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Simonton Lake, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Simonton Lake, IN is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
272.46 mi
05h 29m
Flight
240.55 mi
387.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.55 mi
Kilometers
387.12 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.46 mi
Kilometers
438.48 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Simonton Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-16T06:20
Arrive Simonton Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westfield
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Jeffersonville
136.3 mi
02h 44m
To Simonton Lake
136.1 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Simonton Lake.

  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

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    118.3 mi · 2 hr 26 min · North Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 19 North: Elkhart

    2626 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto South Nappanee Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South Nappanee Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bristol Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bristol Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cassopolis Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Cassopolis Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cassopolis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
118 mi · 43%
6th Street
102 mi · 38%
South Emerson Avenue
17.3 mi · 6%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi · 5%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
South Nappanee Street
4.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

118 mi · 02h 26m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
240.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
02h 44m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simonton Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Simonton Lake?

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Jeffersonville and 136.1 miles from Simonton Lake.

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

The direct path is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Simonton Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

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 Westfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 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
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

78 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Simonton Lake. Straight-line distance: 240.55 mi (387.12 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Simonton Lake

#2 Simonton Lake

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population4,678
Coordinates41.7542200, -85.9750000
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Simonton Lake (-85.975, 41.75422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.39 L · about $36.24
Round trip
$72.48
19.22 gal · 72.78 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.24 $72.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.87 $81.74
Premium $4.65 $44.72 $89.45
Diesel $5.30 $50.97 $101.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Simonton Lake. The current time is 06:20:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.