Origin
Austin, IN
Late night in Austin on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, IN to Jeffersonville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, IN
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Jeffersonville, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Austin to Jeffersonville, this 36.2-mile trek is a quick and straightforward journey through the heart of the Indiana Midwest. You can expect to spend about 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly economical route that requires zero mandatory stops. Since the entire drive stays within the state of Indiana, you will experience a familiar regional atmosphere from start to finish. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of local exploration, this simple connection is highly efficient.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 31.5 mi | 34m |
| US 31 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Booe Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Watt Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 31.5 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
1
Start on West Booe Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Booe Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
3
Turn right onto SR 256
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
5
Merge onto I 65
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1
Toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
7
Turn straight onto US 31
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
8
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on East 10th Street
419 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 10th Street
10
Turn right onto Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wall Street
11
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 8th Street
12
Turn right onto Watt Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Watt Street
13
Arrive at destination
Watt Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 31
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 256 / West Main Street
Turn right onto SR 256 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
34 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East 8th Street
Turn left onto East 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
36 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Watt Street
Turn right onto Watt Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Jeffersonville, IN
Late night in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the vast majority of your journey, specifically 31.5 miles, cruising along I-65, which allows for consistent speeds and a direct path toward your destination. As you transition off the interstate, the route utilizes US 31 and West Main Street to navigate you into Jeffersonville. It is a no-nonsense, functional drive designed for speed rather than scenic detours. Expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel that prioritizes getting you to your destination as quickly as possible.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.5 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 31. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SR 256 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Austin, IN to Jeffersonville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Clarksville along the way.
Clarksville
34 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.5 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (SR 256 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jeffersonville, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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