How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Hillview, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Hillview, KY is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.34 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.83 mi
17.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.83 mi
Kilometers
17.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.34 mi
Kilometers
23.08 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Hillview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersontown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Highview
KY

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

From Jeffersontown
7.1 mi
00h 12m
To Hillview
7.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61: Preston Highway

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Shepherdsville

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Preston Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Preston Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Windy Hill Spur

    160 m · 23 sec · Windy Hill Spur

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Summit Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · Summit Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Beechland Road

    114 m · 16 sec · Beechland Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gene Snyder Freeway
5.07 mi · 35%
Preston Highway
3.14 mi · 22%
Billtown Road
1.94 mi · 14%
Lovers Lane
1.44 mi · 10%
Summit Drive
0.86 mi · 6%
Seatonville Road
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Gene Snyder Freeway

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

5.07 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highview
00h 12m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersontown and Sunny near Hillview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Highview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Jeffersontown and 7.1 miles from Hillview.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersontown and Sunny near Hillview.

Stop Ideas Near Highview

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

17 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Hillview. Straight-line distance: 10.83 mi (17.43 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Hillview

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,192
Coordinates38.0697900, -85.6855100
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Hillview (-85.68551, 38.06979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Hillview. The current time is 02:45:42.

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.