How far is Paoli, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Paoli, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
49.72 mi
01h 01m
Flight
44.01 mi
70.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.01 mi
Kilometers
70.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.01 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Tue, May 26, 1:14 AM EDT
Return by in Paoli
Tue, May 26, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paoli
2026-05-26T00:12
Arrive Jeffersonville
Tue, May 26, 1:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paoli
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
Palmyra
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Paoli
24.5 mi
00h 30m
To Jeffersonville
25.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Street

    931 ft · 12 sec · North Court Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1000 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast Main Street

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Southeast Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West US Highway 150

    26.8 mi · 32 min · West US Highway 150

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    736 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

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

    2668 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Abraham Lincoln Bridge

    2643 ft · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge

  10. 10

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

    1557 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Court Avenue

    2694 ft · 2 min · West Court Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    67 m · 12 sec · Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    62 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    40 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    65 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

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

    29 m · 4 sec · Watt Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paoli 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West US Highway 150
26.8 mi · 54%
Southeast Main Street
10.4 mi · 21%
I 64 East
9.39 mi · 19%
West Court Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
I 65 Toll North
0.51 mi · 1%
Abraham Lincoln Bridge
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West US Highway 150

Continue on West US Highway 150

26.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 30m from Paoli
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paoli and 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 Paoli to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Paoli and 25.2 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

35 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paoli and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 44.01 mi (70.83 km).

Paoli

#1 Paoli

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,604
Coordinates38.5561700, -86.4683200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: North Court Street (-86.468001, 38.556173)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.20
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.60 $13.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.65 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $5.30 $9.28 $18.56

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Paoli and Jeffersonville. The current time is 00:12:55.

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.