How far is Independence, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?
The driving distance from Independence, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Jeffersontown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Jeffersontown.
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Start on Madison Pike
113 m · 10 sec · Madison Pike
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Turn right onto Independence Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Independence Road
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Turn right onto Bristow Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bristow Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Zion Road
2467 ft · 59 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
27 m · 2 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
2604 ft · 52 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Zion Road
39 m · 3 sec · Mount Zion Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Zion Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mount Zion Road
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Turn right onto KY 536 East
2661 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75, I 71
2443 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
1230 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Halls Hill Road
2056 ft · 35 sec · Halls Hill Road
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Ballardsville Road
24 m · 4 sec · Ballardsville Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
144 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Lagrange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road
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Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South
2400 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
1528 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeffersontown
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Taylorsville Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn right 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 Independence 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 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Independence 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 Independence to Jeffersontown?
The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 45 miles from Independence and 49.5 miles from Jeffersontown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Independence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersontown.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 75.6 mi (121.66 km).
#1 Independence
City in Kentucky
| Population | 28,903 |
| Coordinates | 38.9431200, -84.5441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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