Trip from Fairfield, 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

3h 11m

Distance

150 mi

241 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 0m ★

6 AM

3h 12m

8 AM

3h 35m

10 AM

3h 20m

12 PM

3h 18m

3 PM

3h 21m

5 PM

3h 34m

8 PM

3h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Fairfield, IN

Soran Ali

city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Jeffersonville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairfield, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 150 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, US 52, Ronald Reagan Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.6 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75 miles from Fairfield, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	87.6 mi	1h 36m
US 52	21.5 mi	29m
Ronald Reagan Highway	13.1 mi	14m
State Road 101	9.6 mi	16m
Circle Freeway	6.8 mi	7m
Cincinnati Bypass	3.3 mi	3m
Indiana Highway 101	1.1 mi	1m
West Court Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 87.6 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.

Start on this road

2.5 mi · 9 min · this road

Turn sharp right onto SR 101

1.1 mi · 1 min · Indiana Highway 101

Continue on SR 101

9.6 mi · 16 min · State Road 101

Continue on US 52; SR 1

0.3 mi · 24 sec · US 52; SR 1

Continue on US 52; SR 1

14 mi · 20 min · US 52; SR 1

Take the ramp onto US 52

7.6 mi · 8 min · US 52

Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 5 Toward I 275 South: Kentucky Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 275

6.8 mi · 7 min · Circle Freeway

Continue on I 275

3.3 mi · 3 min · Cincinnati Bypass

Continue on I 275

13 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 84 Toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

Merge onto I 71; I 75

10 mi · 11 min · I 71; I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 71

77 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 71

Exit 173 Toward I 71 South: Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 1C Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 65

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Court Avenue, 6th Street

Turn right onto West Court Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Court Avenue

Turn left onto Walnut Street

221 ft · 11 sec · Walnut Street

Turn right

204 ft · 20 sec

Turn left

131 ft · 11 sec

Turn right

212 ft · 17 sec

At end of road, turn right onto Watt Street

96 ft · 4 sec · Watt Street

Arrive at destination

Watt Street

Trip Plan

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 75 miles from Fairfield, IN, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 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 33 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersonville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fairfield, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Fairfield, IN

This is one driving day of about 150 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Fairfield, 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 71 for about 87.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Boone County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Florence, KY

75 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mount Healthy, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Florence, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75 miles from Fairfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122882022

Visit website

Yum Yum Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Glencoe, Kentucky

0.3 mi

State Line Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lawrenceburg, Indiana

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

0.4 mi

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 150

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122882022

Visit website

Yum Yum Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 85.7

Glencoe, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18596433300

Visit website

State Line Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.9

Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18125374558

Visit website

Matsuya Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 64.3

Florence, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18597461199

Visit website

TANDOORI FUSION - INDIAN RESTAURANT

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 139.3

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+15022552590

Visit website

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 150

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 12–2:30 pm

+15027423358

Visit website

Mi Tierra

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.6

Buckner, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15026020096

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 64.3

Florence, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18592828865

Visit website

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18125903867

Visit website

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15028615844

Visit website

Please & Thank You "MARK"

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15025530113

Visit website

Velocity Bike & Bean

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.3

Florence, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18593718356

Visit website

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.7

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15025893222

Visit website

The Hotel Marty

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 150

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+15022943728

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15025845353

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 34.7 and 148.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

34.7 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I 275 South: Kentucky

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 275 South: Kentucky

58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 84 Toward I 71, I 75: Cincinnati, Lexington, Louis...

59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lex...

70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 71

Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 173 Toward I 71 South: Louisville

148.1 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1C Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.45 one way

$46.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$25.75	$51.50
premium	$4.89	$28.87	$57.73
diesel	$5.61	$33.12	$66.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Cincinnati, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Florence, KY - Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Florence, KY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Valley Plaza Parkway - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Mitchell, KY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Louisville, KY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sullivan University - Tesla Supercharger

Louisville, KY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer 223 (Cincinnati, OH)

Cincinnati, OH

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Meijer #164 Louisville Town Center(Louisville, KY)

Louisville, KY

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Flying J 664

Walton, KY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 3 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 2 eVgo Network: 2 NOODOE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45	$15.75	$7.20
Efficient EV	37.5	$13.13	$6.00
EV Truck/SUV	60	$21.00	$9.60

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fairfield, IN

Morning in Fairfield on Sunday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jeffersonville, IN

Morning in Jeffersonville on Sunday

Local time

11:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Florence, KY

75 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

24 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

3h 11m 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?

150 mi in 3h 11m, mostly highway — 87.6 mi of that is on I 71.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 87.6 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 52. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 150 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 34.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Fairfield, IN and Jeffersonville, IN, road signs point toward Lexington, Louisville and Erlanger.

Lexington

58.5 mi in | ~1h 25m

Louisville

58.5 mi in | ~1h 25m

Erlanger

59.5 mi in | ~1h 27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 150 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.6 miles on I 71. 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Jeffersonville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

Yum Yum Restaurant

State Line Restaurant

Matsuya Japanese Restaurant

TANDOORI FUSION - INDIAN RESTAURANT

La Bodeguita De Mima

Mi Tierra

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

Coffee Crossing

Quills Coffee

Please & Thank You "MARK"

Velocity Bike & Bean

Coffee On Main

Sunergos Coffee

The Hotel Marty

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Boone County (Florence) Rest Area Northbound

Love's Travel Stop

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Oldham County (Crestwood) Northbound Rest Area

Oldham County (Crestwood) Southbound Rest Area

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Boone County (Florence) Welcome Center Southbound

Flying J Travel Center

Service Plaza

Howard Steamboat Museum

Big 4 Escape

Muhammad Ali Center

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Flame Run

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fairfield, IN

Jeffersonville, IN

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 11m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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