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

The driving distance from Lake Station, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.54 mi
04h 03m
Flight
241.32 mi
388.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.32 mi
Kilometers
388.36 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.54 mi
Kilometers
425.74 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Wed, May 13, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Station
Wed, May 13, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Station
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive Jeffersonville
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Station
9:00 PM CDT
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
Fayette
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Lake Station
131.7 mi
02h 01m
To Jeffersonville
132.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, I 94 West

    3057 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
147 mi · 56%
I 70 East
110 mi · 42%
Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 1%
I 65 South
0.63 mi
I 80 West
0.58 mi
US 31 South
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
241.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fayette
02h 01m from Lake Station
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Station and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Lake Station and 132.8 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 241.3 miles (388.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Station and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Fayette

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 Fayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 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
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

28 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

46 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

69 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Station and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 241.32 mi (388.36 km).

Lake Station

#1 Lake Station

City in Indiana, United States

Population11,850
Coordinates41.5750400, -87.2389200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-87.238924, 41.574693)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.34 L · about $35.22
Round trip
$70.44
18.68 gal · 70.68 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.22 $70.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.72 $79.45
Premium $4.65 $43.47 $86.94
Diesel $5.30 $49.54 $99.08

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lake Station, IN and Jeffersonville, IN. The current time in Lake Station is 19:13:45, although it is 20:13:45 in Jeffersonville.

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.