Origin
New Albany, IN
Morning in New Albany on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, IN
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Jeffersonville, IN
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Trip Overview
New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is 7.8 miles and takes about 13m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and the state of Indiana, making it a simple and quick connection. The profile is highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward journey with minimal detours. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger itinerary without consuming significant travel time. You'll find it to be an efficient way to get between these two Indiana towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| West Court Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Abraham Lincoln Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Watt Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
1
Start on State Street
25 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto West Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Spring Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto I 64; US 150
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville, Indianapolis
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 65
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Abraham Lincoln Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
9
Turn right onto West Court Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Court Avenue
10
Turn left onto Walnut Street
221 ft
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Street
11
Turn right
204 ft
·
20 sec
12
Turn left
131 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn right
212 ft
·
17 sec
14
At end of road, turn right onto Watt Street
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Watt Street
15
Arrive at destination
Watt Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Spring Street
Turn left onto West Spring Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64; US 150
Merge onto I 64; US 150
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville,...
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Jeffersonville, IN
Morning in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
22 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
13m 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 highway-focused, with 66% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 64. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5.2 miles on I 64, indicating a significant portion where you'll be maintaining highway speeds. While much of the route sticks to the interstate, you will also navigate local roads such as West Court Avenue. The transition between these road types is smooth, keeping the focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenery. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes directness.
66% 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: 5.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West Court Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Spring Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 64; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jeffersonville, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (West Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 64; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jeffersonville, 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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