Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Morning in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Charlestown, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Charlestown, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Indiana Midwest, this 13.6-mile trip from Jeffersonville to Charlestown is an ideal candidate. You can easily complete the drive in about 23 minutes, making it a perfect one-day outing that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two communities. The route follows a straightforward path using SR 62, East 10th Street, and Market Street. Because the distance is so short, you have total flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about a complex itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 62 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| East 10th Street | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Market Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Court Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Graham Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Watt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 62
— 7.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Charlestown, IN.
1
Start on Watt Street
257 ft
·
16 sec
·
Watt Street
2
Turn left onto East Court Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Graham Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Graham Street
4
Turn right onto East 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 8th Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto East 10th Street
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East 10th Street
7
Turn straight onto SR 62
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 62
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 3
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
9
Turn left onto County Road 403
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road 403
10
Arrive at destination
County Road 403
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.2 — 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 left onto East Court Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Graham Street
At end of road, turn left onto Graham Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East 8th Street
Turn right onto East 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East 10th Street
Turn right onto East 10th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Charlestown, IN
Morning in Charlestown on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
1 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
23m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate this short corridor. The journey is split between local streets and highway travel, with 53% of the route categorized as highway driving. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 7.2 miles on SR 62, which provides a consistent pace before you transition into the more urban or local road segments. The character of the drive shifts from the initial city-style streets of East 10th and Market to the more open feel of the state road. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that gets you to your destination efficiently.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on SR 62.
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 23m 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: near the start (East Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Graham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on SR 62. 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 0.5 miles (Graham Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (East 8th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charlestown, 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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