How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Bellevue, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Bellevue, KY is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.98 mi
02h 00m
Flight
86.04 mi
138.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.04 mi
Kilometers
138.47 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.98 mi
Kilometers
160.91 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 7:45 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-16T17:44
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 16, 7:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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

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 Jeffersontown
50 mi
01h 00m
To Bellevue
50 mi
01h 00m

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
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East: Columbia Parkway

    2753 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1507 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Newport, Bellevue

    1248 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Park Avenue

    146 m · 23 sec · Park Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dave Cowens Drive

    1369 ft · 39 sec · Dave Cowens Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairfield Avenue

    2959 ft · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    767 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    752 ft · 33 sec · Poplar Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
64.2 mi · 64%
I 75 North
19.7 mi · 20%
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.65 mi · 7%
Taylorsville Road
3.3 mi · 3%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 2%
I 71 North
0.84 mi · 1%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
86.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthville
01h 00m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jeffersontown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 miles from Jeffersontown and 50 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jeffersontown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellevue.

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 Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 86.04 mi (138.47 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Bellevue

City in Kentucky, United States

Population5,767
Coordinates39.1064500, -84.4788300
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Bellevue (-84.47883, 39.10645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $4.65 $16.43 $32.86
Diesel $5.30 $18.72 $37.45

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 Bellevue. The current time is 17:44:40.

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.