How far is Harrodsburg, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Harrodsburg, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
63.81 mi
01h 09m
Flight
49.32 mi
79.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.32 mi
Kilometers
79.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.69 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Sat, May 30, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Harrodsburg
Sat, May 30, 8:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrodsburg
2026-05-30T18:23
Arrive Jeffersontown
Sat, May 30, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrodsburg
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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Harrodsburg
31.9 mi
00h 34m
To Jeffersontown
31.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    4 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lexington Street

    683 ft · 15 sec · West Lexington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North College Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Louisville Road

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Alton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Graefenburg Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Graefenburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1711 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

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

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Jeffersontown

    107 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Taylorsville Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Neal Drive

    71 m · 15 sec · Neal Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Graefenburg Road
34.5 mi · 54%
Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 28%
Taylorsville Road
3.13 mi · 5%
Bypass North
2.53 mi · 4%
Gene Snyder Freeway
2.08 mi · 3%
North College Street
1.65 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Graefenburg Road

Merge slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 34m from Harrodsburg
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrodsburg and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Harrodsburg and 31.9 miles from Jeffersontown.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Harrodsburg and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrodsburg and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 49.32 mi (79.38 km).

Harrodsburg

#1 Harrodsburg

City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America

Population8,544
Coordinates37.7623000, -84.8432900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lexington Street (-84.843283, 37.762337)
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrodsburg and Jeffersontown. The current time is 18:23:59.

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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.