Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Morning in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Broad Ripple, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
118.7 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
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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Broad Ripple, IN
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Trip Overview
Jeffersonville, IN to Broad Ripple, IN is 118.7 miles and takes about 2h 22m via I 65, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, a straightforward drive through the Midwest. With a highway share of 93%, expect a direct and efficient journey for a single-day excursion. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.3 miles from Jeffersonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 110.3 mi | 2h 1m |
| North College Avenue | 6.5 mi | 15m |
| East Court Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Guilford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kessler Boulevard East Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 110.3 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Broad Ripple, 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
110 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 111
Toward Washington Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on North Pine Street
472 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Pine Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Market Street
9
Turn right onto North College Avenue
6.5 mi
·
15 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
11
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Guilford Avenue
12
Turn right onto East 61st Street
399 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 61st Street
13
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
424 ft
·
18 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Winthrop Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just over two hours, this is comfortably a single-day drive, offering flexibility in your departure time. The journey is largely on I 65, so embrace the efficiency; a single fuel stop should suffice, especially with an estimated fuel cost of $19. Pay attention to your exit for North College Avenue as you near your destination, as this transition from highway to city street is a key point in the route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.3 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.3 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broad Ripple, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, IN
This is one driving day of about 118.7 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Jeffersonville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 110.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.3 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 118.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
111.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward Washington Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward Washington Street
5
111.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
East Market Street
Turn left onto East Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
111.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
118.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
Guilford Avenue
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.56 one way
$37.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.38 | $40.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.84 | $45.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.21 | $52.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.62 | $7.60 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Broad Ripple, IN
Morning in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
2h 22m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 93% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 65, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 110.3 miles. Expect a consistent pace suitable for covering ground quickly. While the main roads are I 65, North College Avenue, and East Court Avenue, the character remains largely that of a swift interstate transit.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North College Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near I 65.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 22m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.5 miles (East Market Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 118.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.9 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.5 miles (East Market Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broad Ripple, 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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