Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Morning in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Blue River, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, IN
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Blue River, IN
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Trip Overview
Jeffersonville, IN to Blue River, IN is 27 miles and takes about 51 minutes via I 65 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, taking you entirely within Indiana. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger journey. Given its brief duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| Bartle Knob Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| Memphis-Blue Lick Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Whiskey Run Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| East North Honey Run Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| East Blue River Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Frainy Knob Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Court Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 14.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Blue River, IN.
1
Start on Watt Street
257 ft
·
13 sec
·
Watt Street
2
Turn right onto East Court Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
6th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
7
Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
8
Turn left onto Bartle Knob Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bartle Knob Road
9
Continue on Bartle Knob Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bartle Knob Road
10
Turn right onto Frainy Knob Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Frainy Knob Road
11
Continue on Whiskey Run Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Whiskey Run Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Whiskey Run Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Whiskey Run Road
13
Continue on East North Honey Run Road
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East North Honey Run Road
14
Turn left onto East Blue River Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Blue River Road
15
Arrive at destination
East Blue River Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Court Avenue
Turn right onto East Court Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Memphis Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward Memphis Road
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Bartle Knob Road
Turn left onto Bartle Knob Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Whiskey Run Road
At end of road, turn right onto Whiskey Run Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Blue River, IN
Morning in Blue River on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 55% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter a stretch of about 14.8 miles on I 65, providing a faster pace for a portion of the trip. As you transition to roads like Bartle Knob Road and Memphis-Blue Lick Road, expect a change in scenery and driving conditions. The latter part of the drive will likely involve more local road characteristics.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Court Avenue.
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 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 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: near the start (East Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blue River, 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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