How far is Mount Vernon, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.41 mi
02h 21m
Flight
119.72 mi
192.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.72 mi
Kilometers
192.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.41 mi
Kilometers
237.24 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Jeffersonville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:30 PM CDT
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
Ferdinand
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Mount Vernon
69.4 mi
01h 10m
To Jeffersonville
78 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    23.9 mi · 28 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville, Indianapolis

    736 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis

    2668 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge

    2643 ft · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Court Avenue, 6th Street

    1557 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Court Avenue

    2694 ft · 2 min · West Court Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    62 m · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    40 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    65 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Watt Street

    29 m · 4 sec · Watt Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
99.4 mi · 67%
East 4th Street
23.9 mi · 16%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 8%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
West Court Avenue
0.51 mi
I 65 Toll North
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferdinand
01h 10m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Ferdinand is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 78 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Ferdinand

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

68 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

96 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

109 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 119.72 mi (192.67 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,426
Coordinates37.9322700, -87.8950300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-87.894995, 37.932292)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Vernon, IN and Jeffersonville, IN. The current time in Mount Vernon is 00:35:22, although it is 01:35:22 in Jeffersonville.

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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.