How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Lebanon, KY?
The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersontown and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown and Lebanon.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Watterson Trail
1354 ft · 55 sec · Watterson Trail
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Turn left onto Billtown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road
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Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seatonville Road
2182 ft · 51 sec · Seatonville Road
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Turn left onto Bardstown Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springfield Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue straight
840 ft · 14 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bardstown Road
47 m · 3 sec · Bardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bardstown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Western Bypass
14 m · 1 sec · Western Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on North Spalding Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
18 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 Lebanon.
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.
Louisville Road
Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jeffersontown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersontown to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Jeffersontown and 28 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jeffersontown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
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 Bardstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 46.37 mi (74.63 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 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.00 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
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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