How far is Henderson, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?
The driving distance from Henderson, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Jeffersontown.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Street
65 m · 10 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Green Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Green Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville
748 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville
2451 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
1008 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right
16.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1747: Jeffersontown, Middletown
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 1747 South: Industrial Park, Jeffersontown, Hurstbourne Parkway
2262 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto South Hurstbourne Parkway
1 km · 1 min · South Hurstbourne Parkway
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Turn left onto Taylorsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn left onto Neal Drive
71 m · 15 sec · Neal Drive
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Henderson and Jeffersontown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Jeffersontown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Jeffersontown?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Lewisport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Henderson and 70.4 miles from Jeffersontown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Henderson and Jeffersontown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Sunny near Jeffersontown.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisport
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 113 mi (181.86 km).
#1 Henderson
City in and county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 27,974 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361500, -87.5900100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jeffersontown
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 27,562 |
| Coordinates | 38.1942400, -85.5644000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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