How far is Jeffersonville, IN from South Haven, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to South Haven, IN is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.56 mi
05h 07m
Flight
237.43 mi
382.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.43 mi
Kilometers
382.11 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.56 mi
Kilometers
430.59 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive South Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:44 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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Jeffersonville
133.8 mi
02h 33m
To South Haven
133.7 mi
02h 33m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and South Haven.

  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 right to continue on Valparaiso University

    548 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East 81st Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 30

    3.2 mi · 5 min · US Route 30

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 475 West

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North 475 West

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 130

    1460 ft · 30 sec · State Road 130

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 450 West

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North 450 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 700 North

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 700 North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fremont Road

    2251 ft · 2 min · Fremont Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
141 mi · 53%
US 52 West
111 mi · 41%
East 81st Avenue
5.25 mi · 2%
US Route 30
3.23 mi · 1%
North 475 West
2.35 mi · 1%
North 450 West
2.3 mi · 1%
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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
237.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
02h 33m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near South Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to South Haven?

The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Jeffersonville and 133.7 miles from South Haven.

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

The direct path is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near South Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and South Haven. Straight-line distance: 237.43 mi (382.11 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
South Haven

#2 South Haven

Town in Michigan, USA

Population5,282
Coordinates41.5419800, -87.1372600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: South Haven (-87.13726, 41.54198)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.74 L · about $35.60
Round trip
$71.20
18.88 gal · 71.48 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.60 $71.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.15 $80.30
Premium $4.65 $43.93 $87.87
Diesel $5.30 $50.07 $100.14

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersonville, IN and South Haven, IN. The current time in Jeffersonville is 01:23:16, although it is 00:23:16 in South Haven.

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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.