How far is Tipton, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Tipton, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.62 mi
02h 37m
Flight
139.46 mi
224.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.46 mi
Kilometers
224.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.62 mi
Kilometers
252.05 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Tipton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tipton
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tipton
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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Tipton
75.6 mi
01h 18m
To Jeffersonville
81 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Jefferson Street

    9 m · 8 sec · East Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South 150 West

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South 150 West

  4. 4

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    2463 ft · 38 sec · Cicero Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cicero Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Cicero Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cicero Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cicero Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Peru Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Peru Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cicero Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Cicero Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Conner Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto IN-37

    6.5 mi · 9 min · IN-37

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  20. 20

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tipton and Jeffersonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
102 mi · 65%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 10%
IN-37
10.6 mi · 7%
Cicero Road
5.41 mi · 3%
North Peru Street
5.08 mi · 3%
South 150 West
2.64 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 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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
139.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
01h 18m from Tipton
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Tipton and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 75.6 miles from Tipton and 81 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Tipton and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tipton and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 139.46 mi (224.44 km).

Tipton

#1 Tipton

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

Population4,990
Coordinates40.2822600, -86.0411000
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jefferson Street (-86.041099, 40.282234)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.92 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.84 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

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

There is no time difference between Tipton and Jeffersonville. The current time is 23:04:12.

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.