Origin
Smith, IN
Morning in Smith on Friday
Local time
6:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Smith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
275.5 mi
443 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 25m
★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 45m
3 PM
5h 49m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Smith, IN
Frank van Dijk
Jeffersonville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Smith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 275.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, I 65, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119.2 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.07 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
137.8 miles from Smith, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 275.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 37m highway drive covering 275.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 119.2 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 119.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 144.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 275.5 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 144.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.7 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
144.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay T...
7
144.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
|
Keystone Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Keystone Parkway
7
150.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
7
168.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
168.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Smith, IN and Jeffersonville, IN, road signs point toward Plymouth and Indianapolis.
Plymouth
19.8 mi in
|
~29m
Indianapolis
25.7 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 31
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 119.2 mi | 2h 28m |
| I 65 | 100.8 mi | 1h 48m |
| I 69 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| SR 2 | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 20 | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 119.2 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith, IN and Jeffersonville, IN.
1
Start on North Fail Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Fail Road
2
Turn left onto US 20
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 20
3
Continue on SR 2
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 2
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth
5
Merge onto US 20; US 31
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6
Take the exit onto US 31
25 mi
·
30 min
·
US 31
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
7
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
8
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
6 sec
9
Continue on US 31
85 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 31
10
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
11
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
12
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
13
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
14
Turn right onto US 31
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 31
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
Toward Keystone Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout
137 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
18
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
19
Keep slight left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
22
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Southport Road
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
29
Merge onto I 65
101 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
I 65
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1
Toward US 31 South: Jeffersonville, Clarksville
31
Turn straight onto US 31
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
32
Turn slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
33
Continue on East 10th Street
419 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 10th Street
34
Turn right onto Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wall Street
35
Turn left onto East 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 8th Street
36
Turn right onto Watt Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Watt Street
37
Arrive at destination
Watt Street
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 137.8 miles from Smith, IN, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.2 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 61 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.8 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 41m
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 Smith, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Smith, IN
This is one driving day of about 275.5 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Smith, 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 US 31 for about 119.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137.8 mi from Smith, IN · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 137.8 miles from Smith, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.2 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.07 one way
$86.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $47.29 | $94.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $53.02 | $106.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.83 | $121.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.6 | 1 | $28.93 | $13.22 |
| Efficient EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.11 | $11.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.2 | 1 | $38.57 | $17.63 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Jeffersonville on Friday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
7 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
5h 37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Smith, IN to Jeffersonville, IN covers 275.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, I 65, 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 137.8 miles from Smith, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 275.5 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 144.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 144.7 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 150.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Smith, IN and Jeffersonville, IN, road signs point toward Plymouth and Indianapolis.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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