How far is Jeffersonville, IN from Whiting, IN?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Whiting, IN is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
277.88 mi
05h 16m
Flight
252.8 mi
406.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.8 mi
Kilometers
406.84 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.88 mi
Kilometers
447.21 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
6:26 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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Jeffersonville
139 mi
02h 38m
To Whiting
138.9 mi
02h 38m

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 Whiting.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.1 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 4th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broadway

    154 m · 22 sec · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 90 West

    1482 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Indiana Toll Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Hammond, Calumet Avenue

    2608 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41: Hammond, Calumet Avenue

    591 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 141st Street

    917 ft · 20 sec · 141st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Calumet Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Calumet Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 119th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 119th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oliver Street

    49 m · 15 sec · Oliver Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
6th Street
141 mi · 51%
US 52 West
120 mi · 43%
Indiana Toll Road
9.41 mi · 3%
Calumet Avenue
2.75 mi · 1%
East 5th Avenue
0.96 mi
119th Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 12m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
252.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 38m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Mostly Sunny near Whiting.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Jeffersonville and 138.9 miles from Whiting.

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

The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.99 one way or $73.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersonville and Whiting, 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 Whiting.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Whiting. Straight-line distance: 252.8 mi (406.84 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

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

#2 Whiting

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates41.6797600, -87.4944900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersonville (-85.73718, 38.27757)
End: Whiting (-87.49449, 41.67976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 447 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.12 L · about $36.99
Round trip
$73.99
19.62 gal · 74.24 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.99 $73.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.72 $83.44
Premium $4.65 $45.66 $91.31
Diesel $5.30 $52.03 $104.06

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 Whiting, IN. The current time in Jeffersonville is 06:53:56, although it is 05:53:56 in Whiting.

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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.