How far is Lexington, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Lexington, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.75 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.59 mi
42.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.59 mi
Kilometers
42.79 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.75 mi
Kilometers
57.54 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-18T10:20
Arrive Jeffersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Henryville
IN

Census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana

From Lexington
17.8 mi
00h 20m
To Jeffersonville
17.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    8.2 mi · 13 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 31

    7.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 31

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3077 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Louisville

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
17.1 mi · 48%
East Main Street
8.2 mi · 23%
US Highway 31
7.6 mi · 21%
US 31 South
0.29 mi · 1%
East 8th Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Wall Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

16.9 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryville
00h 20m from Lexington
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Lexington and 17.9 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Henryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 26.59 mi (42.79 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Unincorporated community in Lexington Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates38.6522800, -85.6252400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.62529, 38.652339)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Jeffersonville. The current time is 10:20:27.

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.