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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City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
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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.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Neal Drive
71 m · 15 sec · Neal Drive
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Turn left onto Taylorsville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 265 East, KY 841 East
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
1826 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
1.5 km · 1 min · La Grange Road
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Continue on Lagrange Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
60 m · 6 sec · Dogwood Lane
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Turn right onto Lagrange Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Lagrange Road
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Take the ramp left
1615 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: La Grange, Ballardsville
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 53 North: La Grange
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Highway 53
2286 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 53
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1502 ft · 37 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pewee Valley.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.72 km).
#1 Jeffersontown
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 27,562 |
| Coordinates | 38.1942400, -85.5644000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Grange
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,081 |
| Coordinates | 38.4075700, -85.3788500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grange (-85.37885, 38.40757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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