How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Berea, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Berea, KY is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
104.07 mi
01h 55m
Flight
81.55 mi
131.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.55 mi
Kilometers
131.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.07 mi
Kilometers
167.48 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berea
Thu, Apr 16, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 16, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-16T06:48
Arrive Berea
Thu, Apr 16, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Stamping Ground
KY

City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Jeffersontown
52 mi
00h 57m
To Berea
52.1 mi
00h 57m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Berea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watterson Trail

    2311 ft · 1 min · Watterson Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ruckriegel Parkway

    1078 ft · 31 sec · Ruckriegel Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Blankenbaker Access Drive

    2657 ft · 45 sec · Blankenbaker Access Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blankenbaker Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Blankenbaker Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    2150 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 21: Berea

    1485 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Paint Lick Road

    713 ft · 12 sec · Paint Lick Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
99.5 mi · 96%
Blankenbaker Parkway
2.04 mi · 2%
Chestnut Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Blankenbaker Access Drive
0.5 mi
Watterson Trail
0.44 mi
KY 21
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

88.9 mi · 01h 36m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stamping Ground
00h 57m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jeffersontown and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Berea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Stamping Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Jeffersontown and 52.1 miles from Berea.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jeffersontown and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Berea.

Stop Ideas Near Stamping Ground

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stamping Ground, 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 Stamping Ground.

RAIL

Maysville

90 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

93 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

94 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Berea. Straight-line distance: 81.55 mi (131.24 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Berea

City in Kentucky

Population16,287
Coordinates37.5686900, -84.2963200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Berea (-84.29632, 37.56869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.9 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.8 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 Berea. The current time is 06:48:42.

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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.