How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Danville, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Danville, KY is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
72.87 mi
01h 28m
Flight
57.46 mi
92.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.46 mi
Kilometers
92.47 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.87 mi
Kilometers
117.28 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-16T08:40
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Jeffersontown
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To Danville
36.5 mi
00h 44m

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 Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.1 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

    147 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Bypass North

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Frankfort Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Danville Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Danville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Harrodsburg Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Harrodsburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrodsburg Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Maple Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Maple Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2955 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
30.5 mi · 42%
Old Frankfort Road
17.7 mi · 24%
Harrodsburg Road
3.34 mi · 5%
Bypass North
2.54 mi · 3%
Danville Road
2.53 mi · 3%
Blankenbaker Parkway
2.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
00h 44m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Jeffersontown and 36.5 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Danville. Straight-line distance: 57.46 mi (92.47 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Danville

City in Boyle County, Kentucky, United States

Population16,970
Coordinates37.6456300, -84.7721700
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Danville (-84.77217, 37.64563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 Danville. The current time is 08:40:09.

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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.