How far is Prairie, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from Prairie, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 30m.
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 Spencer County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie and Jeffersonville.
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Start on Raben Road
2764 ft · 2 min · Raben Road
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Turn right
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right
7.1 mi · 10 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 Prairie and Jeffersonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Prairie and Partly Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Prairie and 80.7 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.03 one way or $40.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Prairie and Jeffersonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Prairie and Partly Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Dale
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 Dale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 124.5 mi (200.37 km).
#1 Prairie
City in United States of America
| Population | 207 |
| Coordinates | 37.9214300, -87.9819700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $3.72 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $36.18 | $72.36 |
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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