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Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Fairfield, IN

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

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

152.1 mi

245 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m

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

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Jeffersonville, IN

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Fairfield, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 152.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Brookville Avenue, Ronald Reagan Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 88.9 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.78 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.1 miles from Jeffersonville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 88.9 mi 1h 38m
Brookville Avenue 15.8 mi 26m
Ronald Reagan Highway 13.3 mi 15m
Northwest Expressway 8.4 mi 9m
Circle Freeway 6.6 mi 7m
U.S. Highway 52 4.8 mi 7m
Cincinnati Bypass 3.3 mi 3m
Harrison Brookville Road 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 88.9 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Watt Street

257 ft · 13 sec · Watt Street
2

Turn right onto East Court Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Court Avenue
3

Turn slight right onto 6th Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · 6th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
5

Merge onto I 65

0.6 mi · 44 sec · I 65
6

Take the exit

88 ft · 2 sec
Exit 137 Toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cincinatti
9

Continue on I 71

77 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

12 mi · 13 min · I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 185 Toward I 275 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 275 West Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 275

13 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 275

3.3 mi · 3 min · Cincinnati Bypass
15

Continue on I 275

6.6 mi · 7 min · Circle Freeway
16

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 25 Toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis Use the slight left lane.
17

Merge onto I 74; US 52

8.4 mi · 9 min · Northwest Expressway
18

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 50 sec · US 52
Exit 169 Toward US 52 West: Brookville, West Harrison
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 52

2.6 mi · 3 min · Harrison Brookville Road
20

Continue on US 52

4.8 mi · 7 min · U.S. Highway 52
21

Continue on US 52

16 mi · 26 min · Brookville Avenue
22

Continue on SR 101

1.1 mi · 2 min · Indiana Highway 101
23

Turn sharp left

2.0 mi · 7 min
24

Continue on Old State Road 101

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old State Road 101
25

Arrive at destination

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 76.1 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.9 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 33 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.1 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville, IN

This is one driving day of about 152.1 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Jeffersonville, 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 71 for about 88.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Erlanger, KY

76 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

Worthington Hills, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warsaw, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.9 miles.

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

State Line Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.7

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18125374558

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jeffersonville, Indiana

0.4 mi

Yum Yum Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Glencoe, Kentucky

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jeffersonville, Indiana

0.4 mi

Velocity Bike & Bean

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Kentucky

1.4 mi

State Line Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 108.7

Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18125374558

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

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

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122882022

Visit website

Yum Yum Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Glencoe, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18596433300

Visit website

Matsuya Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 86.9

Florence, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18597461199

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 86.9

Florence, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18592828865

Visit website

Mi Tierra

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.7

Buckner, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15026020096

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 12–2:30 pm

+15027423358

Visit website

TANDOORI FUSION - INDIAN RESTAURANT

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.9

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+15022552590

Visit website

Pearl Street Game & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18129200926

Visit website

Coffee Crossing

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+18125903867

Visit website

Velocity Bike & Bean

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.9

Florence, Kentucky

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18593718356

Visit website

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15028615844

Visit website

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 141.3

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Please & Thank You "MARK"

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+15025530113

Visit website

Sunergos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+15025893222

Visit website

The Hotel Marty

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+15022943728

Visit website

Howard Steamboat Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+18122833728

Visit website

Big 4 Escape

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Hours: 2–8 pm

+18127251046

Visit website

Muhammad Ali Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15025849254

Visit website

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18777758443

Visit website

Flame Run

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15025845353

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 115.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 137 Toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati,...
8
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
7
91.3 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward I 275

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 185 Toward I 275
7
91.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 275 West
8
115.5 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 25 Toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.78 one way

$47.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.11 $52.22
premium $4.89 $29.27 $58.54
diesel $5.61 $33.58 $67.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.6 0 $15.97 $7.30
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.31 $6.08
EV Truck/SUV 60.8 0 $21.29 $9.73

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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 15, 2026

Origin

Jeffersonville, IN

Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairfield, IN

Afternoon in Fairfield on Saturday

Local time

2:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

24 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 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 is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 152.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Brookville Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 88.9 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 25 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 88.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Brookville Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 152.1 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Jeffersonville, IN to Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Harrison along the way.

Harrison

125.2 mi in | ~2h 23m | via US 52

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 152.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 152.1 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Brookville Avenue, Ronald Reagan Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.1 miles from Jeffersonville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.78 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 152.1 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.2 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Harrison along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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