Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Lowell, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
75 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Lowell, IN
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Trip Overview
Jeffersonville, IN to Lowell, IN is 75 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via I 65, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, making it a convenient trip entirely within the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience for most of the journey. With a short driving time and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 67.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| North National Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Brown Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Court Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shady Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 67.2 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Lowell, 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
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
7
Keep slight right at fork
484 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
8
Merge onto SR 46
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
9
Turn slight left onto Brown Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
10
Turn straight
344 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn straight onto 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
11th Street
12
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
13
Turn left onto US 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North National Road
14
Continue on Shady Lane
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Shady Lane
15
Arrive at destination
Shady Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 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 67.2 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.2 — 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 right onto East Court Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
68.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
8
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Nashville, Bloomington, Columbus
4
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.43 | $28.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Lowell, IN
Afternoon in Lowell on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Austin, IN
38 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
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
1h 28m 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 is a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 90% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on I 65, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 67.2 miles. The journey begins on North National Road and Jonathan Moore Pike before merging onto the interstate. While largely a high-speed transit, the initial portions offer a slight variation before the highway takes over.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.2 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North National Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Court Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 75 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Court Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 68.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jeffersonville, IN and Lowell, IN, road signs point toward Bloomington and Columbus.
Bloomington
68.2 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Columbus
68.2 mi in
|
~1h 15m
About the Cities
Arriving in Lowell, IN
Full guide →Lake County is the northwesternmost county of Indiana, which also comprises the southeastern portion of the Chicagoland region.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 75 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.2 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 68.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lowell, 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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