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Trip from Aurora, IN to Jeffersonville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

90.8 mi

146 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

Aurora, IN

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city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Jeffersonville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Aurora, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, SR 156, State Road 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.4 miles from Aurora, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 90.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and SR 156. The longest continuous stretch is about 55 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 55 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and SR 156. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 56 / Importing Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 90.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 56 / Importing Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (SR 56 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (SR 56 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 56 / Importing Street

Turn right onto SR 56 / Importing Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 56 / 3rd Street

Turn left onto SR 56 / 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

6
8.7 mi into trip | ~15m in | SR 56 / Walnut Street

Turn right onto SR 56 / Walnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
19.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | Wade Hill Road

Turn sharp right onto Wade Hill Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

8
88.9 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1C Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 55 mi 1h 1m
SR 156 7.5 mi 13m
State Road 56 6.9 mi 12m
KY 1039 5.5 mi 8m
Searcy Ridge Road 3 mi 7m
North Branch Road 2.8 mi 6m
Walnut Street 2.6 mi 4m
Wade Hill Road 2.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 55 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.

1

Start on this road

61 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Mechanic Street

263 ft · 13 sec · Mechanic Street
3

Turn right onto SR 56

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Importing Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on SR 56

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Judiciary Street
5

Turn left onto SR 56

286 ft · 5 sec · 3rd Street
6

Continue on SR 56

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Water Street
7

Continue on SR 56

1.1 mi · 1 min · Decatur Street
8

Continue on SR 56

6.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn left onto SR 56

474 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
10

Turn right onto SR 56

2.6 mi · 4 min · Walnut Street
Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto SR 156

2.1 mi · 3 min · SR 156
12

Turn right onto North Branch Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · North Branch Road
13

Continue on Searcy Ridge Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · Searcy Ridge Road
14

Turn sharp right onto Wade Hill Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Wade Hill Road
15

Turn right onto SR 156

5.4 mi · 9 min · SR 156
16

Turn right onto SR 101

0.4 mi · 45 sec · SR 101
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on KY 1039

0.9 mi · 1 min · KY 1039
18

Continue on this road

0.9 mi · 1 min · this road
19

Turn straight onto KY 1039

4.5 mi · 6 min · KY 1039
20

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 71 South: Louisville Use the right lane.
21

Merge onto I 71

55 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 1C Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis Use the slight left lane.
23

Merge onto I 65

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
25

Turn right onto West Court Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Court Avenue
26

Turn left onto Walnut Street

221 ft · 11 sec · Walnut Street
27

Turn right

204 ft · 20 sec
28

Turn left

131 ft · 11 sec
29

Turn right

212 ft · 17 sec
30

At end of road, turn right onto Watt Street

96 ft · 4 sec · Watt Street
31

Arrive at destination

Watt Street

Trip Plan

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 45.4 miles from Aurora, IN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 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 20 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 miles or 1h 16m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersonville, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Aurora, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Aurora, IN

This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Aurora, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 55 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.4 mi from Aurora, IN · 1h 16m into the drive

city and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warsaw, KY

45 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

Warsaw, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carrollton, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Aurora, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jeffersonville, IN

The final approach into Jeffersonville, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jeffersonville, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mi Tierra

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Buckner, Kentucky

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.4

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15026020096

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jeffersonville, Indiana

0.4 mi

TANDOORI FUSION - INDIAN RESTAURANT

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

0.4 mi

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Mi Tierra

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.4

Buckner, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15026020096

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122882022

Visit website

TANDOORI FUSION - INDIAN RESTAURANT

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 77.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+15022552590

Visit website

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 12–2:30 pm

+15027423358

Visit website

Sunset Grill

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.9

Warsaw, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18595678044

Visit website

Vincenzo's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15025801350

Visit website

Addis Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15025811011

Visit website

Con Huevos!

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.3

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15023843744

Visit website

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18125903867

Visit website

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15028615844

Visit website

Please & Thank You "MARK"

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15025530113

Visit website

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15025893222

Visit website

The Hotel Marty

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+15022943728

Visit website

Blak Koffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15022903729

Visit website

Red Hot Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15025690000

Visit website

Howard Steamboat Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 90.8

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122833728

Visit website

Big 4 Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90.8

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 2–8 pm

+18127251046

Visit website

Muhammad Ali Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15025849254

Visit website

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18777758443

Visit website

Flame Run

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 90.8

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15025845353

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.20 one way

$28.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.59 $31.17
premium $4.89 $17.47 $34.95
diesel $5.61 $20.05 $40.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.53 $4.36
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.71 $5.81

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Aurora, IN

Afternoon in Aurora on Saturday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jeffersonville, IN

Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Saturday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Warsaw, KY

45 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 10m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Aurora, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 90.8 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, SR 156, State Road 56. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Aurora, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 90.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 56 / Importing Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (SR 56 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (SR 56 / Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Aurora, IN to Jeffersonville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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