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Trip from Eugene, IN to Jonestown, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eugene, IN
Zach LeBlanc
Jonestown, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Eugene, IN to Jonestown, IN covers 21.5 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 71, SR 63, South County Road 200 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on SR 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 21.5 miles, with most of the trip on SR 71 and SR 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on SR 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 71 and SR 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near North Elm Tree Road.
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 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Elm Tree Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (SR 234 / West Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 63): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Elm Tree Road
Keep slight left at fork onto North Elm Tree Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 234 / West Ferry Street
Turn left onto SR 234 / West Ferry Street
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 63
Turn right onto SR 63
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 71
Turn right onto SR 71
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South County Road 200 West
Turn left onto South County Road 200 West
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 71 | 14.5 mi | 25m |
| SR 63 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South County Road 200 West | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| West Ferry Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Elm Tree Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 480 North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 71
— 14.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eugene, IN and Jonestown, IN.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto North Elm Tree Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Tree Road
3
Turn left onto SR 234
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ferry Street
4
Continue on SR 234
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Road 480 North
5
Turn right onto SR 63
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 63
6
Turn right onto SR 71
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 71
7
Turn straight onto SR 71
14 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 71
8
Turn left onto South County Road 200 West
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South County Road 200 West
9
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Miller Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 21.5
Ernie Pyle Rest Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 14.4
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Origin
Eugene, IN
Morning in Eugene on Saturday
Local time
8:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonestown, IN
Morning in Jonestown on Saturday
Local time
8:20 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
23 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
40m 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 Eugene, IN to Jonestown, IN covers 21.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 71, SR 63, South County Road 200 West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Eugene, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 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 straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North Elm Tree Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (SR 234 / West Ferry Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 63): Navigation decision point.
The route from Eugene, IN to Jonestown, 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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