Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Evening in Jeffersonville on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Mount Vernon, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
179.8 mi
289 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, IN
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Mount Vernon, IN
Veronika Andrews
Trip Overview
Jeffersonville, IN to Mount Vernon, IN is 179.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m via I 65 and I 69, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, transitioning from the Midwest region. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, making it a straightforward trip for those prioritizing efficiency. With a recommended one-day duration, you'll find it a manageable distance for a single day's travel, allowing ample time for any necessary stops along the way.
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
89.9 miles from Jeffersonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 179.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with a 97% share of the drive on major interstates like I 65 and I 69. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including one that spans 101.9 miles on I 65. Expect a consistent driving pace for the majority of this trip. The profile suggests a straightforward highway experience, minimizing the need for complex navigation or frequent slowdowns, making it a predictable journey for most of its length.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 101.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.8 miles in.
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 16 significant decision points across 179.8 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 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.4 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
102.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward Southport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
6
103.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
120.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
124.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
5
172.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
|
SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street
Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 101.9 mi | 1h 50m |
| SR 13 | 29.1 mi | 43m |
| I 69 | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| IN-37 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| SR 37 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Marion Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Court Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 101.9 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Mount Vernon, 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
·
45 sec
·
6th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
102 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn slight right
176 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Southport Road
9
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
11
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
12
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
IN-37
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
IN-37
16
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
IN-37
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
18
Continue on SR 37
12 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 37
19
Turn left onto SR 13
23 mi
·
34 min
·
SR 13
20
Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Marion Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto SR 13
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 13
22
Turn right onto West Old Slocum Trail
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Old Slocum Trail
23
Turn right onto South Old State Road 13
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Old State Road 13
24
Arrive at destination
South Old State Road 13
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 38m estimated duration, this is easily a one-day trip, so leaving in the morning allows for a relaxed pace. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest 101.9-mile stretch on I 65, as services might be less frequent. Plan to refuel before embarking on that segment to avoid any concerns. The $28 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unexpected detours or traffic. Since it's a shorter, highway-centric drive, flexibility is key; you can easily adjust your departure time.
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 89.9 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.9 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 40 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.9 miles or 1h 38m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jeffersonville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 179.8 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 65 for about 101.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.9 mi from Jeffersonville, IN · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.9 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.9 miles.
Arriving in Mount Vernon, IN
The final approach into Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, 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
$28.11 one way
$56.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.60 | $69.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.70 | $79.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.88 | $8.63 |
| Efficient EV | 45 | 0 | $15.73 | $7.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.17 | $11.51 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Mount Vernon, IN
Evening in Mount Vernon on Friday
Local time
7:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
90 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
4 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 38m 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 Jeffersonville, IN to Mount Vernon, IN covers 179.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, SR 13, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.9 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 $28.11 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 16 significant decision points across 179.8 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 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.4 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 120.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Jeffersonville, IN to Mount Vernon, 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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