How far is Middlebury, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Middlebury, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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
281.11 mi
04h 45m
Flight
234.77 mi
377.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.77 mi
Kilometers
377.82 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.11 mi
Kilometers
452.41 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:07 AM EDT
Return by in Middlebury
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlebury
2026-04-16T04:22
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlebury
9:00 PM EDT
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
Noblesville
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Middlebury
133.7 mi
02h 22m
To Jeffersonville
147.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2649 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Benton Street

    74 m · 4 sec · South Benton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road 13

    3 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 50

    2695 ft · 40 sec · County Road 50

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road 43

    1 mi · 3 min · County Road 43

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lincolnway South

    14.7 mi · 22 min · Lincolnway South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · North Baseline Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  27. 27

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlebury 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
102 mi · 36%
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 18%
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 17%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 5%
Lincolnway South
14.7 mi · 5%
North Baseline Road
9.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noblesville
02h 22m from Middlebury
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middlebury and Rain Showers Likely then 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 Middlebury to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Noblesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Middlebury and 147.5 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middlebury and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Noblesville

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 Noblesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 0.7 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 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
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlebury and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 234.77 mi (377.82 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Middlebury

Township in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population3,562
Coordinates41.6753300, -85.7061000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.70609, 41.67533)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.55 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.82
19.84 gal · 75.1 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.41 $74.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.19 $84.38
Premium $4.65 $46.17 $92.34
Diesel $5.30 $52.62 $105.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlebury and Jeffersonville. The current time is 04:22:22.

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.