How far is Highland Heights, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Highland Heights, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
105.12 mi
01h 43m
Flight
83.47 mi
134.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.47 mi
Kilometers
134.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.12 mi
Kilometers
169.17 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Highland Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland Heights
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Jeffersontown
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland Heights
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 Highland Heights
50.3 mi
00h 51m
To Jeffersontown
54.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland Heights and Jeffersontown.

  1. 1

    Start on Alexandria Way

    540 ft · 28 sec · Alexandria Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Alexandria Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alexandria Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 West: Airport

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati

    1389 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 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 Highland Heights 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
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
74.5 mi · 71%
Ronald Reagan Highway
8.09 mi · 8%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthville
00h 51m from Highland Heights
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland Heights to Jeffersontown?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 50.3 miles from Highland Heights and 54.7 miles from Jeffersontown.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Highland Heights and Chance Rain Showers 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 Highland Heights and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 83.47 mi (134.33 km).

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#1 Highland Heights

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

Population7,037
Coordinates39.0331200, -84.4518900
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria Way (-84.451859, 39.033131)
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.65 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $5.30 $19.68 $39.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland Heights and Jeffersontown. The current time is 01:06:56.

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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.