How far is Hillview, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?
The driving distance from Hillview, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Louisville, 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 Hillview and Jeffersontown.
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Start on Beechland Road
114 m · 22 sec · Beechland Road
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Summit Drive
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Continue on Windy Hill Spur
160 m · 25 sec · Windy Hill Spur
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Turn left onto North Preston Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Preston Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Bardstown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn right onto Seatonville Road
2182 ft · 45 sec · Seatonville Road
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Billtown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road
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Turn right onto Watterson Trail
1354 ft · 50 sec · Watterson Trail
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Turn right
62 m · 15 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 Hillview and Jeffersontown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
4.88 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hillview and Sunny near Jeffersontown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillview to Jeffersontown?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Hillview and 8.7 miles from Jeffersontown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillview and Sunny near Jeffersontown.
Stop Ideas Near Highview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillview and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 10.83 mi (17.43 km).
#1 Hillview
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,192 |
| Coordinates | 38.0697900, -85.6855100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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