How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Glasgow, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Glasgow, KY is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.64 mi
01h 55m
Flight
84.95 mi
136.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.95 mi
Kilometers
136.72 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.64 mi
Kilometers
155.53 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 Glasgow
Thu, Apr 16, 4:59 PM CDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 16, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-16T16:03
Arrive Glasgow
Thu, Apr 16, 5:59 PM 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
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Jeffersontown
48.3 mi
00h 57m
To Glasgow
48.3 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
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Watterson Trail

    1354 ft · 55 sec · Watterson Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Billtown Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lovers Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Seatonville Road

    2182 ft · 51 sec · Seatonville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bardstown Road

    1903 ft · 42 sec · Bardstown Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    785 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow

    2073 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mammoth Cave Road

    1292 ft · 26 sec · Mammoth Cave Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Happy Valley Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Happy Valley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Happy Valley Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Happy Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Race Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Race Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    81 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Green Street

    114 m · 19 sec · South Green Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    5 m · 1 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 Glasgow.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
72.8 mi · 75%
Happy Valley Road
9.38 mi · 10%
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.91 mi · 7%
Billtown Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Lovers Lane
1.44 mi · 1%
Happy Valley Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

72.4 mi · 01h 18m

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
+11.7 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
00h 57m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Jeffersontown and 48.3 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersontown and Glasgow, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 84.95 mi (136.72 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Glasgow

City in Barren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population14,411
Coordinates36.9958800, -85.9119200
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Glasgow (-85.91192, 36.99588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jeffersontown, KY and Glasgow, KY. The current time in Jeffersontown is 16:03:12, although it is 15:03:12 in Glasgow.

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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.