How far is Florence, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Florence, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
91.67 mi
01h 28m
Flight
75.2 mi
121.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.2 mi
Kilometers
121.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.67 mi
Kilometers
147.53 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Tue, May 5, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Florence
Tue, May 5, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-05-05T12:48
Arrive Jeffersontown
Tue, May 5, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Carrollton
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Florence
43.6 mi
00h 44m
To Jeffersontown
48 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    8 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1288 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    2100 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

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

    1230 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

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

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Halls Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ballardsville Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Ballardsville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    144 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lagrange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  15. 15

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South

    2400 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffersontown

    107 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Taylorsville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Neal Drive

    71 m · 15 sec · Neal Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
69.4 mi · 76%
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.59 mi · 7%
Taylorsville Road
3.13 mi · 3%
La Grange Road
2.45 mi · 3%
Lagrange Road
1.2 mi · 1%
I 265 South
0.45 mi
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
00h 44m from Florence
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Florence and 48 miles from Jeffersontown.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

70 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

73 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

75 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 75.2 mi (121.03 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.24 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.48 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Jeffersontown. The current time is 12:48:16.

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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.