How far is Lancaster, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Lancaster, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.29 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.05 mi
64.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.29 mi
Kilometers
85.77 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Fri, Apr 17, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-17T00:32
Arrive Jeffersonville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Vienna
IN

Township in Scott County, Indiana

From Lancaster
26.6 mi
00h 32m
To Jeffersonville
26.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 700 West

    110 m · 10 sec · North 700 West

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.1 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 700 West
38.9 mi · 73%
US 31 South
0.29 mi · 1%
East 8th Street
0.24 mi
Wall Street
0.21 mi
Watt Street
0.15 mi
East 10th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

North 700 West

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
00h 32m from Lancaster
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lancaster and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Lancaster and 26.7 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vienna

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

44 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 40.05 mi (64.46 km).

Lancaster

#1 Lancaster

Township in Wells County, Indiana

Population1,494
Coordinates38.8314500, -85.5185700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: North 700 West (-85.518546, 38.831454)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Jeffersonville. The current time is 00:32:36.

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.