How far is Smith, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Smith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
277.37 mi
04h 27m
Flight
242.29 mi
389.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.29 mi
Kilometers
389.93 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.37 mi
Kilometers
446.38 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smith
2026-04-23T07:03
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smith
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westfield
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Smith
137.8 mi
02h 13m
To Jeffersonville
139.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fail Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Fail Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 20

    5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 20

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    25 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

    131 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  33. 33

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smith 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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 South
111 mi · 40%
East Southport Road
102 mi · 37%
I 465 East
18.5 mi · 7%
US Highway 20
17.5 mi · 6%
Keystone Parkway
5.46 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
5.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
242.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
02h 13m from Smith
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smith and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smith to Jeffersonville?

The road trip is about 277.4 miles (446.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Smith and 139.5 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 242.3 miles (389.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.92 one way or $73.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smith and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Westfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.6 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

66 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

78 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smith and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 242.29 mi (389.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Smith

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population368
Coordinates41.7108800, -86.6691900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.66872, 41.71203)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.79 gal
37.05 L · about $36.92
Round trip
$73.84
19.58 gal · 74.1 L
Estimated CO2
87 kg one way
Round trip: 174 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.92 $73.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.64 $83.27
Premium $4.65 $45.56 $91.13
Diesel $5.30 $51.93 $103.85

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Smith, IN and Jeffersonville, IN. The current time in Smith is 07:03:27, although it is 08:03:27 in Jeffersonville.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.