How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Tell City, IN?
The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Tell City, IN is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersonville and Tell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville and Tell City.
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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
2054 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road
22.3 mi · 31 min · Doolittle Mills Road
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Mozart Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Mozart Street
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Turn right
74 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersonville and Tell City.
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 64
Continue straight
40.8 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Partly Sunny near Tell City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Tell City?
The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Jeffersonville and 37.8 miles from Tell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Tell City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersonville and Partly Sunny near Tell City.
Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth
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 Leavenworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Tell City. Straight-line distance: 60.38 mi (97.18 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 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tell City (-86.76777, 37.95144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
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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