How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Alexandria, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Alexandria, KY is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
96.87 mi
02h 04m
Flight
82.67 mi
133.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.67 mi
Kilometers
133.04 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.87 mi
Kilometers
155.89 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 10:40 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-16T08:36
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 10:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersontown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Jeffersontown
48.4 mi
01h 02m
To Alexandria
48.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Neal Drive

    71 m · 15 sec · Neal Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Taylorsville Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 265 East, KY 841 East

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  9. 9

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Lagrange Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1615 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Lexington

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington

    3020 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona

    1682 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1843 ft · 40 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto School Road

    2475 ft · 1 min · School Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road

    2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Maverick Road

    121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Staffordsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Visalia Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Decoursey Pike

    2449 ft · 50 sec · Decoursey Pike

  31. 31

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Licking Pike

    2673 ft · 53 sec · Licking Pike

  33. 33

    Turn straight

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
64.2 mi · 66%
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.65 mi · 7%
Walton Nicholson Pike
4.13 mi · 4%
Taylorsville Road
3.3 mi · 3%
Visalia Road
2.86 mi · 3%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lagrange Road

Merge slight left

58.9 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthville
01h 02m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jeffersontown and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 48.4 miles from Jeffersontown and 48.5 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jeffersontown and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alexandria.

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 Jeffersontown and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 82.67 mi (133.04 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

City in and the county seat of Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,807
Coordinates38.9595100, -84.3879900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Alexandria (-84.38799, 38.95951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Alexandria. The current time is 08:36:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.