How far is Jeffersontown, KY from La Grange, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to La Grange, KY is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.32 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.85 mi
28.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.32 mi
Kilometers
37.53 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Grange
Sat, May 30, 7:53 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Sat, May 30, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-05-30T19:20
Arrive La Grange
Sat, May 30, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Pewee Valley
KY

City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Jeffersontown
11.7 mi
00h 16m
To La Grange
11.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown and La Grange.

  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

    4.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: La Grange, Ballardsville

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on KY 53 North: La Grange

    36 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Highway 53

    2286 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 53

  18. 18

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1502 ft · 37 sec · South 1st Avenue

  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 La Grange.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lagrange Road
9.44 mi · 40%
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.65 mi · 29%
Taylorsville Road
3.3 mi · 14%
La Grange Road
2.18 mi · 9%
South Highway 53
0.43 mi · 2%
KY 146
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gene Snyder Freeway

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

6.65 mi · 00h 08m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pewee Valley
00h 16m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersontown and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersontown to La Grange?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Pewee Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Jeffersontown and 11.7 miles from La Grange.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersontown and Partly Sunny near La Grange.

Stop Ideas Near Pewee Valley

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

25 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.72 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
La Grange

#2 La Grange

Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population9,081
Coordinates38.4075700, -85.3788500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: La Grange (-85.37885, 38.40757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and La Grange. The current time is 19:20:10.

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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.