Origin
Jeffersonville, IN
Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Thursday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Peru, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
186 mi
299 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
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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Peru, IN
Nando Freitas
Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Peru, IN covers 186 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Court Avenue, 6th Street, Southport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.08 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
93 miles from Jeffersonville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 186 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 186 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Court Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Peru, IN is easy. At 3h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Peru, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Court Avenue | — | — |
| 6th Street | — | — |
| Southport Road | — | — |
| East Southport Road | — | — |
| South Emerson Avenue | — | — |
| I-465 | — | — |
| Keystone Avenue | — | — |
| North Keystone Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Court Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, IN and Peru, IN.
1
Start on Watt Street
256 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
·
46 sec
·
6th Street
4
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge slight left
102 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southport Road
7
Turn slight right
177 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Southport Road
9
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
10
Take the ramp straight
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
11
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue straight
12 mi
·
13 min
13
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
14
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-465 WB
15
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Keystone Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
18
Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
20
Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
21
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
Keystone Parkway
22
Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
23
Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
52 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
North Meridian Street
24
Turn right onto Business US-31
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Business US-31
25
Turn straight
262 ft
·
12 sec
26
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
27
Turn right onto South Broadway
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Broadway
28
Arrive at your 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 93 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
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 41 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peru, 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 186 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93 mi from Jeffersonville, IN · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Peru, IN
The final approach into Peru, 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 Peru, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.08 one way
$58.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.07 | $82.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.04 | $11.90 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Peru, IN
Afternoon in Peru on Thursday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
93 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 42m 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 Peru, IN covers 186 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Court Avenue, 6th Street, Southport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93 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 $29.08 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.
The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Peru, IN is easy. At 3h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Peru, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jeffersonville, IN to Peru, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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