How far is New Albany, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Albany and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany and Jeffersonville.
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Start on State Street
8 m · 8 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto West Spring Street
1260 ft · 25 sec · West Spring Street
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Take the ramp straight
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville, Indianapolis
736 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
2668 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge
2643 ft · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
1557 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Court Avenue
2694 ft · 2 min · West Court Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
65 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Watt Street
29 m · 4 sec · Watt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Albany and Jeffersonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Spring Street
Merge slight left
5.19 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Albany 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 New Albany to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from New Albany and 4.5 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Albany and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Albany and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 4.75 mi (7.64 km).
#1 New Albany
City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 36,874 |
| Coordinates | 38.2856200, -85.8241300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jeffersonville
The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,530 |
| Coordinates | 38.2775700, -85.7371800 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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