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Trip from Goshen, 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

5h 19m

Distance

246 mi

396 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 6m ★
6 AM
5h 19m
8 AM
5h 46m
10 AM
5h 29m
12 PM
5h 26m
3 PM
5h 30m
5 PM
5h 45m
8 PM
5h 11m

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

city in and the county seat of Elkhart County, Indiana, United States

Goshen, IN

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city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Jeffersonville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Goshen, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 246 miles and takes about 5h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, State Road 15, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

123 miles from Goshen, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 246 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

The drive from Goshen, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 246 miles and takes about 5h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.5 miles in near SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 246 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 72.5 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
7
139.2 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue
7
139.5 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
243.8 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 1 Toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 100.8 mi 1h 48m
State Road 15 25.9 mi 40m
I 69 19.5 mi 23m
SR 37 15.3 mi 19m
Southwood Drive 14.4 mi 20m
North Jefferson Street 11.4 mi 16m
SR 13 9.3 mi 11m
Fisher Avenue 8.2 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 100.8 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 15

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
2

Continue on SR 15

23 mi · 36 min · State Road 15
3

Turn right onto SR 15

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue
4

Turn left onto SR 15

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South Buffalo Street
5

Continue on SR 15

8.2 mi · 11 min · Fisher Avenue
6

Continue on SR 15

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
7

Continue on SR 15

11 mi · 16 min · North Jefferson Street
8

Continue on SR 15

6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
9

Continue on SR 15

0.4 mi · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
10

Continue on SR 15

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Cass Street
11

Continue on SR 15

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Street
12

Turn left onto SR 15

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Canal Street
13

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Wabash Street
14

Turn slight right onto SR 13

14 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive
15

At end of road, turn right onto SR 13; SR 18

0.4 mi · 41 sec · East Marion Street
16

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19

4.1 mi · 5 min · North 800 West
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on SR 13; SR 19

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street
18

Continue on SR 13; SR 19

5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West
19

Continue on SR 13

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Road 13
20

Continue on SR 13

6.0 mi · 8 min · North 900 West
21

Continue on SR 13

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Anderson Street
22

Turn right onto SR 37; SR 13

2.4 mi · 2 min · SR 37; SR 13
23

Continue on SR 13; SR 37

9.3 mi · 11 min · SR 13; SR 37
24

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
25

Continue on SR 37

13 mi · 17 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto I 69

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 69
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
28

Continue on I 69

15 mi · 18 min · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
32

Turn right onto East Southport Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Southport Road
33

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
34

Merge onto I 65

101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · I 65
35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 1 Toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
36

Turn straight onto US 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 31
37

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
38

Continue on East 10th Street

419 ft · 12 sec · East 10th Street
39

Turn right onto Wall Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Wall Street
40

Turn left onto East 8th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East 8th Street
41

Turn right onto Watt Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Watt Street
42

Arrive at destination

Watt Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123 miles from Goshen, IN, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.8 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 54 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123 miles or 2h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

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 Goshen, 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 Goshen, IN

This is one driving day of about 246 miles and 5h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Goshen, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 100.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123 mi from Goshen, IN · 2h 58m into the drive

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fishers, IN

123 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

Kokomo, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fishers, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123 miles from Goshen, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.8 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.46 one way

$76.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $42.23 $84.45
premium $4.89 $47.34 $94.68
diesel $5.61 $54.31 $108.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.8 0 $25.83 $11.81
Efficient EV 61.5 0 $21.53 $9.84
EV Truck/SUV 98.4 1 $34.44 $15.74

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Goshen, IN

Late night in Goshen on Saturday

Local time

2:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jeffersonville, IN

Late night in Jeffersonville on Saturday

Local time

2:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

25 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

5h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Goshen, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 246 miles and takes about 5h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, State Road 15, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123 miles from Goshen, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 246 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 72.5 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 122.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Goshen, 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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