How far is Lawrence, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Lawrence, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.16 mi
01h 55m
Flight
108.96 mi
175.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.96 mi
Kilometers
175.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.16 mi
Kilometers
191.77 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Oct 15, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-10-15T18:49
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lawrence
58.8 mi
00h 58m
To Jeffersonville
60.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73ยฐF
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
81ยฐF
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m ยท 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    150 m ยท 17 sec ยท McCoy Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pendleton Pike

    1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท Pendleton Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South

    1508 ft ยท 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi ยท 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi ยท 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft ยท 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft ยท 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft ยท 53 sec ยท East Southport Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft ยท 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi ยท 1 hr 49 min

  13. 13

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

    1515 ft ยท 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1.2 km ยท 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft ยท 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m ยท 12 sec ยท East 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Wall Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft ยท 33 sec ยท East 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft ยท 35 sec ยท Watt Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Watt Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
102 mi ยท 85%
I 465 South
9.91 mi ยท 8%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi ยท 2%
Pendleton Pike
0.73 mi ยท 1%
Emerson Avenue
0.45 mi
US 31 South
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

101 mi ยท 01h 49m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
109 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 58m from Lawrence
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Lawrence and 60.3 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 108.96 mi (175.36 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

Population49,545
Coordinates39.8386500, -86.0252600
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.025248, 39.83865)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L ยท about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
8.42 gal ยท 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.99 $21.00 $42.00
Diesel $6.62 $27.87 $55.75

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Jeffersonville. The current time is 18:49:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.