Origin
Orange County, IN
Afternoon in Orange County on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange County, IN to Jeffersonville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange County, IN
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Jeffersonville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orange County, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West US Highway 150, Southeast Main Street, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.8 miles on West US Highway 150. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 51.7 miles, with most of the trip on West US Highway 150 and Southeast Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.8 miles on West US Highway 150.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West US Highway 150 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West US Highway 150 and Southeast Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 40.2 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.7 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
40.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 150
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150 toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New...
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
I 64; US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
49.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
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 Orange County, IN to Jeffersonville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
40.2 mi in
|
~54m
|
via US 150
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West US Highway 150 | 26.8 mi | 31m |
| Southeast Main Street | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| I 64 | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| US 150 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| South County Road 225 West | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Court Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Willowcreek Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Abraham Lincoln Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West US Highway 150
— 26.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
1
Start on South County Road 225 West
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Road 225 West
2
Turn right onto West County Road 25 South
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West County Road 25 South
3
Continue on County Road 200 West
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
County Road 200 West
4
Turn right onto West Willowcreek Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Willowcreek Drive
5
Turn right onto US 150; SR 56
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 150; SR 56
6
Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Enter roundabout onto US 150; SR 56
399 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on US 150; SR 56
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto US 150
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Southeast Main Street
10
Continue on US 150
27 mi
·
31 min
·
West US Highway 150
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 150
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64; US 150
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 65
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Abraham Lincoln Bridge
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
17
Turn right onto West Court Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Court Avenue
18
Turn left onto Walnut Street
221 ft
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Street
19
Turn right
204 ft
·
20 sec
20
Turn left
131 ft
·
11 sec
21
Turn right
212 ft
·
17 sec
22
At end of road, turn right onto Watt Street
96 ft
·
4 sec
·
Watt Street
23
Arrive at destination
Watt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Orange County, IN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Orange County, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jeffersonville, IN
The final approach into Jeffersonville, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.08 one way
$16.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.87 | $17.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Jeffersonville, IN
Afternoon in Jeffersonville on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Greenville, IN
26 mi in
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
17 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
1h 12m 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 Orange County, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West US Highway 150, Southeast Main Street, I 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Orange County, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.08 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.7 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 150; SR 56 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 40.2 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Orange County, IN to Jeffersonville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
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