Auburn to Jeffersonville is 251.8 miles and takes about 4h 41m via I 69 and I 65, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. Given the relatively short duration, you'll find this drive easy to complete without needing an overnight stop. It's a practical choice for getting from northern Indiana to the southern part of the state efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.9 miles from Auburn, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
143.6 mi
2h 37m
I 65
100.8 mi
1h 48m
South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
West 7th Street
1.3 mi
2m
US 31
0.7 mi
1m
East Southport Road
0.5 mi
<1m
East 8th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Wall Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 143.6 mi, about 2h 37m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 152 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,576 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,973
Quietest
2 AM
~195 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
1
Start on SR 8
1.3 mi·2 min·West 7th Street
2
Turn left
0.2 mi·24 sec
3
Merge onto I 69
127 mi·2 hr 18 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on I 69
15 mi·18 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 52Toward Emerson AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi·52 sec·East Southport Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
11
Merge onto I 65
101 mi·1 hr 48 min·I 65
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 1Toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
13
Turn straight onto US 31
0.7 mi·1 min·US 31
14
Turn slight right
0.5 mi·1 min
15
Continue on East 10th Street
419 ft·12 sec·East 10th Street
16
Turn right onto Wall Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Wall Street
17
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·East 8th Street
18
Turn right onto Watt Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·Watt Street
19
Arrive at destination
Watt Street
Trip Plan
For this 4h 41m drive, leaving Auburn in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Jeffersonville before evening. With only one recommended stop and a short overall duration, you have flexibility in planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 143.6-mile stretch on I 69, as finding services can be less frequent in certain sections. The $38 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor in current prices. Since it's a single-day trip, you can easily depart when you're ready and still arrive comfortably.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.9 miles from Auburn, IN, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 55 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.9 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersonville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Auburn, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, IN
This is one driving day of about 251.8 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Auburn, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 143.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 249.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
128.6 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
145 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
145.3 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
249.7 mi into trip|~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.19 one way
$74.37 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$41.05
$82.10
premium
$4.72
$46.75
$93.50
diesel
$4.80
$47.54
$95.09
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.5
0
$26.44
$12.09
Efficient EV
63
0
$22.03
$10.07
EV Truck/SUV
100.7
1
$35.25
$16.12
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Auburn, IN
Late night
in Auburn on Monday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 to 15 mph71% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:07AM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Jeffersonville, IN
Late night
in Jeffersonville on Monday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Mostly Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:07AM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 3:50AM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
66°F
Beech Grove, IN
126 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 97% highway, meaning you'll spend almost all your time on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 143.6 miles on I 69. You'll transition to surface roads, specifically South Emerson Avenue, for the final segment before reaching Jeffersonville. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits and merges as you navigate through different sections of Indiana on these high-speed roads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 143.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 251.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Jeffersonville, often called "Jeff" by locals, is the county seat of Clark County in Southern Indiana, on the opposite side of the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky and connected to Louisville by the Kennedy, Lincoln, and Lewis and Clark Bridges. It has a population of 48,000 (2019).
Top landmarks
•George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge — crossing of the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Ind...
•Spring Street Freight House — constructed in 1925
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 251.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 143.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jeffersonville, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Jeffersonville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
