How far is Dayton, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Dayton, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.99 mi
01h 45m
Flight
86.59 mi
139.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.59 mi
Kilometers
139.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.99 mi
Kilometers
170.57 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Wed, Apr 29, 4:45 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Wed, Apr 29, 6:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-29T15:00
Arrive Jeffersontown
Wed, Apr 29, 4:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Worthville
KY

Human settlement in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Dayton
50.8 mi
00h 52m
To Jeffersontown
55.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Jeffersontown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Jeffersontown.

  1. 1

    Start on Dayton Avenue

    14 m · 8 sec · Dayton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Fairfield Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · Fairfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 471 North

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1808 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway

    582 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street

    1561 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    937 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South

    20.4 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley

    1230 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Halls Hill Road

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Halls Hill Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ballardsville Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Ballardsville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    144 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lagrange Road

  17. 17

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  19. 19

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South

    2400 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffersontown

    107 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Taylorsville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Neal Drive

    71 m · 15 sec · Neal Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Jeffersontown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
62.1 mi · 59%
US 50 West
20.9 mi · 20%
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.59 mi · 6%
Taylorsville Road
3.13 mi · 3%
La Grange Road
2.45 mi · 2%
Lagrange Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthville
00h 52m from Dayton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Jeffersontown?

The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Dayton and 55.2 miles from Jeffersontown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Worthville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Worthville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthville.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

72 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

73 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 86.59 mi (139.35 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Population5,647
Coordinates39.1128400, -84.4727200
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton Avenue (-84.472734, 39.112831)
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.16 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.32 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Jeffersontown. The current time is 15:00:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.