How far is Tell City, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?
The driving distance from Tell City, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 01h 17m.
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.
Human settlement in Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tell City and Jeffersonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tell City and Jeffersonville.
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Start on the route
74 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mozart Street
953 ft · 33 sec · Mozart Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Payne Street
22.1 mi · 30 min · Payne Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 47 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 Tell City and Jeffersonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Payne Street
Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 00h 47m
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 Tell City and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tell City to Jeffersonville?
The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Tell City and 38.2 miles from Jeffersonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tell City 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 Tell City and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersonville.
Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth
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 Leavenworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tell City and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 60.38 mi (97.18 km).
#1 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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