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Trip from New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN

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

Drive Time

13m

Distance

7.8 mi

13 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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

city in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

New Albany, IN

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city in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Jeffersonville, IN

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Trip Overview

New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN is 7.8 miles and takes about 13m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and the state of Indiana, making it a simple and quick connection. The profile is highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward journey with minimal detours. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or as part of a larger itinerary without consuming significant travel time. You'll find it to be an efficient way to get between these two Indiana towns.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 64. You'll experience a longest stretch of 5.2 miles on I 64, indicating a significant portion where you'll be maintaining highway speeds. While much of the route sticks to the interstate, you will also navigate local roads such as West Court Avenue. The transition between these road types is smooth, keeping the focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenery. Expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes directness.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West Court Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Spring Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 64; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Spring Street

Turn left onto West Spring Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 64; US 150

Merge onto I 64; US 150

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville, Indianapolis

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville,...
7
5.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
5
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Court Avenue, 6th Street

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

Toward Court Avenue, 6th Street

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 New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.

Indianapolis

5.7 mi in | ~8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 5.2 mi 7m
West Court Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Abraham Lincoln Bridge 0.5 mi <1m
West Spring Street 0.2 mi <1m
Walnut Street <0.1 mi <1m
Watt Street <0.1 mi <1m
State Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 5.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on State Street

25 ft · 8 sec · State Street
2

Turn left onto West Spring Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Spring Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
4

Merge onto I 64; US 150

5.2 mi · 7 min · I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 5 Toward I 65 South, I 65 Toll North: Nashville, Indianapolis Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 65

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Abraham Lincoln Bridge
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
9

Turn right onto West Court Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Court Avenue
10

Turn left onto Walnut Street

221 ft · 11 sec · Walnut Street
11

Turn right

204 ft · 20 sec
12

Turn left

131 ft · 11 sec
13

Turn right

212 ft · 17 sec
14

At end of road, turn right onto Watt Street

96 ft · 4 sec · Watt Street
15

Arrive at destination

Watt Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.22 one way

$2.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.34 $2.68
premium $4.89 $1.50 $3.00
diesel $5.61 $1.72 $3.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.3 0 $0.82 $0.37
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.68 $0.31
EV Truck/SUV 3.1 0 $1.09 $0.50

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

New Albany, IN

Late night in New Albany on Saturday

Local time

3:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jeffersonville, IN

Late night in Jeffersonville on Saturday

Local time

3:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 7.8 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, West Court Avenue, Abraham Lincoln Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from New Albany, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.22 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.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 64; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from New Albany, IN to Jeffersonville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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