How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Burlington, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Burlington, KY is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
90.91 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.3 mi
117.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.3 mi
Kilometers
117.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.91 mi
Kilometers
146.31 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-18T01:27
Arrive Burlington
Sat, Apr 18, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
45.4 mi
00h 53m
To Burlington
45.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Burlington Pike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    975 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
64.2 mi · 71%
I 75 North
8.92 mi · 10%
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.65 mi · 7%
Burlington Pike
4.53 mi · 5%
Taylorsville Road
3.3 mi · 4%
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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthville
00h 53m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jeffersontown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 45.4 miles from Jeffersontown and 45.5 miles from Burlington.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Burlington. Straight-line distance: 73.3 mi (117.97 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Burlington

Census-designated place in Kentucky, United States

Population15,926
Coordinates39.0275600, -84.7241100
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Burlington (-84.72411, 39.02756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Burlington. The current time is 01:27:11.

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.