How far is Whiting, IN from Jeffersonville, IN?

The driving distance from Whiting, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.99 mi
04h 35m
Flight
252.8 mi
406.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.8 mi
Kilometers
406.84 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.99 mi
Kilometers
452.21 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiting
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whiting
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lebanon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Whiting
139 mi
02h 17m
To Jeffersonville
142 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 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 Whiting and Jeffersonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    49 m · 10 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 119th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 119th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Calumet Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2626 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    1534 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1028 ft · 38 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  14. 14

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

    1515 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    2590 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on East 10th Street

    128 m · 12 sec · East 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    1086 ft · 38 sec · Wall Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1254 ft · 33 sec · East 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Watt Street

    795 ft · 35 sec · Watt Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Watt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiting 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
150 mi · 53%
I 70 East
110 mi · 39%
Indiana Toll Road
10.1 mi · 4%
Calumet Avenue
2.39 mi · 1%
East 5th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
119th Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

133 mi · 02h 25m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
252.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 17m from Whiting
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whiting and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139 miles from Whiting and 142 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whiting 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 Whiting and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

37 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

55 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiting and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 252.8 mi (406.84 km).

Whiting

#1 Whiting

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates41.6797600, -87.4944900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Jeffersonville

#2 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.494491, 41.679798)
End: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $37.37
Round trip
$74.74
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.37 $74.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.15 $84.29
Premium $4.65 $46.12 $92.24
Diesel $5.30 $52.56 $105.13

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 Whiting, IN and Jeffersonville, IN. The current time in Whiting is 02:56:17, although it is 03:56:17 in Jeffersonville.

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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.