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Trip from Jeffersonville, IN to Connersville, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

125.4 mi

202 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Jeffersonville, IN

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city in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Connersville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jeffersonville, IN to Connersville, IN covers 125.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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, US 50 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.60 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

62.7 miles from Jeffersonville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 125.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m 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 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 125.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 Connersville, IN is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Connersville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Court Avenue
6th Street
US 50 East
East Tipton Street
the route
South Main Street
State Street
North Grand Avenue

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 Connersville, 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

49 mi · 52 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 50 East: North Vernon
7

Turn right onto East Tipton Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Tipton Street
8

Turn left

13 mi · 18 min
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

125 ft · 7 sec · the route
10

Exit the roundabout

2.0 mi · 3 min
11

Turn right

6.9 mi · 9 min
12

Turn right

21 mi · 30 min
13

Continue straight

16 mi · 22 min
14

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · South Main Street
15

Turn right onto State Street

16 mi · 24 min · State Street
16

Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

420 ft · 21 sec · North Grand Avenue
17

Turn right onto West 4th Street

85 ft · 10 sec · West 4th Street
18

Turn left onto Market Street

118 ft · 5 sec · Market Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.7 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, or about 1h 22m 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 28 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Connersville, 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 125.4 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 62.7 mi from Jeffersonville, IN · 1h 22m into the drive

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Seymour, IN

63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seymour, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Jeffersonville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Connersville, IN

The final approach into Connersville, 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 Connersville, 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

$19.60 one way

$39.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.53 $43.05
premium $4.89 $24.13 $48.26
diesel $5.61 $27.69 $55.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.6 0 $13.17 $6.02
Efficient EV 31.4 0 $10.97 $5.02
EV Truck/SUV 50.2 0 $17.56 $8.03

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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 Thursday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Connersville, IN

Afternoon in Connersville on Thursday

Local time

2:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

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

2h 45m 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 Connersville, IN covers 125.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Court Avenue, 6th Street, US 50 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.7 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 $19.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 Connersville, IN is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Connersville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jeffersonville, IN to Connersville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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