Hobart to Jeffersonville is 260.7 miles and takes about 4h 58m via I 65, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Indiana, moving you from the Midwest region down towards the southern part of the state. The route is a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a straightforward trip. Given its manageable length and single recommended day, this drive is a solid option for a quick relocation or a visit to southern Indiana without requiring an overnight stay.
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
130.3 miles from Hobart, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
127.3 mi
2h 23m
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
125.8 mi
2h 15m
West 61st Avenue
3 mi
7m
South Lake Park Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
US 31
0.7 mi
1m
East 10th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 127.3 mi, about 2h 23m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 242 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,987 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,683
Quietest
2 AM
~354 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Hobart, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
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Start on SR 51 Truck
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on SR 51
0.4 mi·1 min·Lincoln Street
3
Turn right onto SR 51
0.4 mi·37 sec·East 10th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto SR 51
0.8 mi·1 min·South Lake Park Avenue
5
Turn right onto West 61st Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West 61st Avenue
6
Enter roundabout onto West 61st Avenue
81 ft·2 sec·West 61st Avenue
7
Continue on West 61st Avenue
2.5 mi·6 min·West 61st Avenue
8
Turn right onto East 61st Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·East 61st Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 65
126 mi·2 hr 15 min·Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
17 mi·22 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 65
1.9 mi·2 min·I 65
Exit 112AToward I 70 East: Dayton
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
108 mi·1 hr 58 min·I 65
Use the slight left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 1Toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
15
Turn straight onto US 31
0.7 mi·1 min·US 31
16
Turn slight right
0.5 mi·1 min
17
Continue on East 10th Street
419 ft·12 sec·East 10th Street
18
Turn right onto Wall Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·Wall Street
19
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi·32 sec·East 8th Street
20
Turn right onto Watt Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·Watt Street
21
Arrive at destination
Watt Street
Trip Plan
For this 4h 58m drive, consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample daylight for the entire 260.7-mile journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $41, planning your fuel stops is straightforward. You'll have one main road, I 65, for a significant portion, so staying aware of your surroundings as you transition to Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway and then to West 61st Avenue will be key. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but aim to complete the longest stretch of 127.3 miles on I 65 before you anticipate needing a break.
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 130.3 miles from Hobart, IN, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.3 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 57 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
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 Hobart, 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 Hobart, IN
This is one driving day of about 260.7 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Hobart, 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 65 for about 127.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 258.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 51 / East 10th Street
Turn right onto SR 51 / East 10th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip|~13m in|I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
131.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
150.2 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
258.5 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
$43.12 one way
$86.24 round trip
$4.20/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.56
$46.82
$93.65
premium
$5.23
$53.68
$107.36
diesel
$6.20
$63.63
$127.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-05.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.2
0
$27.37
$12.51
Efficient EV
65.2
0
$22.81
$10.43
EV Truck/SUV
104.3
1
$36.50
$16.68
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% 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 Oct 10, 2026
Origin
Hobart, IN
Morning
in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jeffersonville, IN
Morning
in Jeffersonville on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
76°F
Beech Grove, IN
130 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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 58m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
$20
Caution: Road Blocked to West Beach
Park Closure: Partial Trail Closure - Dunewood Trace
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 260.7-mile trip features a 49% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the time on interstates. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 127.3 miles on I 65. You'll transition from interstate driving to surface roads during the trip, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect to encounter a mix of urban merging and more rural cruising as you make your way south.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 51 / East 10th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 260.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 51 / East 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 58m. Total distance: 260.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 127.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 51 / East 10th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Jeffersonville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
