How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Wayne, IN is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
176.87 mi
03h 23m
Flight
119.47 mi
192.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.47 mi
Kilometers
192.27 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.87 mi
Kilometers
284.64 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:12 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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
88.4 mi
01h 41m
To Wayne
88.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North

    1178 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Williamsburg Pike

    1246 ft · 16 sec · Williamsburg Pike

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Tingler Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Tingler Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Flatley Road

    145 m · 21 sec · Flatley Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flatley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
102 mi · 58%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59.3 mi · 34%
South Emerson Avenue
10.1 mi · 6%
Williamsburg Pike
1.98 mi · 1%
Tingler Road
0.98 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

6th Street

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 50m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
119.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 41m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Jeffersonville and 88.4 miles from Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 119.47 mi (192.27 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Wayne

Town in Wayne County, West Virginia

Population4,271
Coordinates39.8878300, -84.9255200
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Wayne (-84.92552, 39.88783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.63 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
12.48 gal · 47.26 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.54 $53.08
Premium $4.65 $29.04 $58.08
Diesel $5.30 $33.10 $66.19

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 Wayne. The current time is 22:53:58.

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.