How far is Flatwoods, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Flatwoods, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
180.87 mi
02h 47m
Flight
155.91 mi
250.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.91 mi
Kilometers
250.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.87 mi
Kilometers
291.09 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flatwoods
2026-04-16T00:07
Arrive Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flatwoods
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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Flatwoods
90.3 mi
01h 23m
To Jeffersontown
90.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Powell Lane

    7 m · 8 sec · Powell Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Argillite Road

    3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellefonte Road

    1500 ft · 35 sec · Bellefonte Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Greenbo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Argillite Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Argillite Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    792 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Industrial Parkway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffersontown

    107 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Taylorsville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Neal Drive

    71 m · 15 sec · Neal Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flatwoods 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Parkway
107 mi · 59%
I 64 West
62.8 mi · 35%
Argillite Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Taylorsville Road
3.13 mi · 2%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.08 mi · 1%
Greenbo Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Industrial Parkway

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
01h 23m from Flatwoods
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Flatwoods and Rain Showers Likely near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Flatwoods and 90.6 miles from Jeffersontown.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Flatwoods and Rain Showers Likely near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling.

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flatwoods and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 155.91 mi (250.92 km).

Flatwoods

#1 Flatwoods

City in Kentucky

Population7,056
Coordinates38.5225800, -82.7171100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Powell Lane (-82.717141, 38.522553)
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.16 L · about $24.06
Round trip
$48.12
12.76 gal · 48.32 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.06 $48.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.13 $54.27
Premium $4.65 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.30 $33.84 $67.68

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Flatwoods and Jeffersontown. The current time is 00:07:40.

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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.