Origin
Prairie, IN
Evening in Prairie on Tuesday
Local time
7:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie, IN to Jeffersonville, IN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
144.3 mi
232 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
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6 AM
2h 48m
8 AM
3h 10m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 57m
5 PM
3h 9m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie, IN
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Jeffersonville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prairie, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 144.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, SR 62, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.56 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
72.1 miles from Prairie, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 48m highway drive covering 144.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and SR 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 98.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and SR 62. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 144.3 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 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 135.1 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
42.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 21A
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
6
135.1 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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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
142.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m 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
142.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m 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
143.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 98.8 mi | 1h 49m |
| SR 62 | 28.7 mi | 33m |
| I 69 | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Morgan Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Raben Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| West Court Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Abraham Lincoln Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
1
Start on Raben Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Raben Road
2
Turn right onto SR 62
29 mi
·
33 min
·
SR 62
3
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Burkhardt Road
4
Turn right onto SR 62
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgan Avenue
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 21A
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
8
Merge onto I 64
92 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 64
9
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.
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 65 Toll North: Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 65
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Abraham Lincoln Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Court Avenue, 6th Street
14
Turn right onto West Court Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Court Avenue
15
Turn left onto Walnut Street
221 ft
·
11 sec
·
Walnut Street
16
Turn right
204 ft
·
20 sec
17
Turn left
131 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right
212 ft
·
17 sec
19
At end of road, turn right onto Watt Street
96 ft
·
4 sec
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Watt Street
20
Arrive at destination
Watt Street
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 72.1 miles from Prairie, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 24m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersonville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prairie, 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 Prairie, IN
This is one driving day of about 144.3 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Prairie, 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 64 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.1 mi from Prairie, IN · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.1 miles from Prairie, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jeffersonville, 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
$22.56 one way
$45.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.86 | $63.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.93 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.63 | $5.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Jeffersonville, IN
Evening in Jeffersonville on Tuesday
Local time
8:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
2h 48m 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 Prairie, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 144.3 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, SR 62, I 69. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.1 miles from Prairie, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.56 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 144.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 42.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 135.1 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Prairie, IN to Jeffersonville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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