How far is Pendleton, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from Pendleton, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pendleton and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pendleton and Jeffersonville.
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Start on West Madison Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue
1868 ft · 58 sec · South Pendleton Avenue
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Turn left onto West State Street
1 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
94 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
109 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
119 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1515 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
1515 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
2590 ft · 2 min
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Continue on East 10th Street
128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Wall Street
1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto Watt Street
795 ft · 35 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 Pendleton and Jeffersonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pendleton and Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pendleton to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Pendleton and 71.3 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pendleton and Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 118.84 mi (191.25 km).
#1 Pendleton
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,451 |
| Coordinates | 39.9975400, -85.7466400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
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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