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Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Rochester, IN

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

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

207.2 mi

333 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 54m ★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m

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

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city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Jeffersonville, IN

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Downtown Rochester, IN, IN

Rochester, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Rochester, IN covers 207.2 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, North Meridian Street, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.9 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.39 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

103.6 miles from Jeffersonville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 101.9 mi 1h 50m
North Meridian Street 75.1 mi 1h 33m
I 69 14 mi 16m
Keystone Parkway 5 mi 7m
I 465 2.9 mi 3m
South Emerson Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
South Old US Highway 31 1.3 mi 2m
I-465 WB 0.8 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 Rochester, 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 left at fork onto I 465

0.3 mi · 19 sec · I 465
14

Continue on I-465 WB

0.8 mi · 56 sec · I-465 WB
15

Continue on I 465

2.6 mi · 3 min · I 465
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn right

172 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street Use the slight right lane.
18

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
19

Enter roundabout

113 ft · 6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
20

Continue

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
21

Keep slight left at fork

436 ft · 11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
22

Merge onto Keystone Parkway

5.0 mi · 7 min · Keystone Parkway
23

Merge onto US 31

75 mi · 1 hr 33 min · North Meridian Street
24

Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old US Highway 31
25

Turn straight onto SR 14; SR 25

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Main Street
26

Turn right

120 ft · 8 sec
27

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 103.6 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 1h 54m 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 46 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.6 miles or 1h 54m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, 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 207.2 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, IN

104 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

Goshen, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenwood, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.6 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 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.9 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

Grindstone on the Monon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Westfield, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 133.2

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177631100

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scottsburg, Indiana

0.3 mi

Puerto Vallarta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jeffersonville, Indiana

0.4 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

Quills Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Louisville, Kentucky

1.6 mi

Grindstone on the Monon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 133.2

Westfield, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177631100

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.6

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

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

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.6

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 103.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3:30 pm

+13174978097

Visit website

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

Vincenzo's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15025801350

Visit website

Addis Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15025811011

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

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

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

Blak Koffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15022903729

Visit website

Red Hot Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15025690000

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 177.6

Bunker Hill, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 162.8

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 207.2

Rochester, Indiana

+18668167584

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 207.2

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 162.8

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 207.2

Rochester, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 162.8

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 102.8 and 124.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
7
124.2 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33 Toward Keystone Avenue
7
124.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
124.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | North Keystone Avenue

Merge onto North Keystone Avenue

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

Use the right lane.
7
124.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.39 one way

$64.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $35.57 $71.13
premium $4.89 $39.87 $79.75
diesel $5.61 $45.75 $91.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.2 0 $21.76 $9.95
Efficient EV 51.8 0 $18.13 $8.29
EV Truck/SUV 82.9 1 $29.01 $13.26

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jeffersonville, IN

Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rochester, IN

Afternoon in Rochester on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lawrence, IN

104 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

5 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

4h 6m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

207.2 mi in 4h 6m, mostly highway — 101.9 mi of that is on I 65.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.9 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North Meridian Street. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 207.2 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 124.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 207.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 101.9 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rochester, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Rochester, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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