Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Morning in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Lexington, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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Lexington, IN
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Trip Overview
Jeffersonville, IN to Lexington, IN is 35.6 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I 65 and US 31, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, traveling from the Midwest region to the Midwest region. The route is primarily highway, making for a quick and straightforward connection between the two towns. Given its brevity, this is an easy day trip or a convenient leg for a longer journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 18.3 mi | 20m |
| East Main Street | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| US 31 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| SR 160 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Court Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Watt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 18.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Lexington, 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
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 19
Toward SR 160: Henryville
7
Keep slight right at fork
185 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto SR 160
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
SR 160
9
Turn left onto US 31
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 31
10
Turn right onto SR 356
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
East Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 203; SR 356
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — 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
19.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward SR 160: Henryville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19
Toward SR 160: Henryville
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 31
Turn left onto US 31
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lexington, IN
Morning in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
8:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Goshen, IN
18 mi in
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
22 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
47m 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?
With 74% of the drive on the highway, you'll spend most of your time on I 65. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 18.3 miles. You'll transition from I 65 to East Main Street and then US 31, which are surface roads. Expect a noticeable shift from interstate cruising to more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you near your destination.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and East Main Street. 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 47m drive. You will face about 7 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 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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. 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 19.2 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 Lexington, 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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