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Trip from Griffith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 1m

Distance

262.1 mi

422 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 48m ★
6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m

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

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town in Calumet and St. John townships in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Griffith, IN

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city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Jeffersonville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Griffith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 262.1 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, West Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 127.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.98 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

131 miles from Griffith, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 262.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Griffith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 262.1 miles and takes about 5h 1m, 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 23 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 127.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 262.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

7
9.2 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
5
9.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
132.6 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
151.6 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
259.9 mi into trip | ~4h 55m 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 65 127.3 mi 2h 23m
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway 122.9 mi 2h 12m
West Lincoln Highway 2.7 mi 4m
South Cline Avenue 2.3 mi 5m
West 81st Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
North Broad Street 0.9 mi 2m
US 31 0.7 mi 1m
Joliet Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 127.3 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Miller Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · East Miller Street
2

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
3

Turn right onto West Avenue D

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Avenue D
4

Continue on South Cline Avenue

2.3 mi · 5 min · South Cline Avenue
5

Turn left onto US 30

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Joliet Street
7

Continue on US 30

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Lincoln Highway
8

Continue on US 30

1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
9

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 34 sec · East 81st Avenue
10

Take the ramp

401 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 65

123 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

17 mi · 22 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 65
Exit 112A Toward I 70 East: Dayton
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

108 mi · 1 hr 58 min · I 65
Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 1 Toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
17

Turn straight onto US 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 31
18

Turn slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min
19

Continue on East 10th Street

419 ft · 12 sec · East 10th Street
20

Turn right onto Wall Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Wall Street
21

Turn left onto East 8th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East 8th Street
22

Turn right onto Watt Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Watt Street
23

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 131 miles from Griffith, IN, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.3 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 58 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131 miles or 2h 30m 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 6m

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 Griffith, 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 Griffith, IN

This is one driving day of about 262.1 miles and 5h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Griffith, 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 127.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 131 mi from Griffith, IN · 2h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

131 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carmel, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131 miles from Griffith, 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 127.3 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour $20 near mile 9.1
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.98 one way

$81.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $44.99 $89.98
premium $4.89 $50.44 $100.88
diesel $5.61 $57.87 $115.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 78.6 0 $27.52 $12.58
Efficient EV 65.5 0 $22.93 $10.48
EV Truck/SUV 104.8 1 $36.69 $16.77

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 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

Griffith, IN

Late night in Griffith on Friday

Local time

3:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jeffersonville, IN

Late night in Jeffersonville on Friday

Local time

4:28 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

5 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 1m 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 Griffith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 262.1 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway, West Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131 miles from Griffith, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 262.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (I 65 / Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Indiana Dunes National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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