How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Madisonville, KY?
The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Madisonville, KY is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersontown and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown and Madisonville.
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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
1903 ft · 42 sec · Bardstown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Henderson
2909 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1749 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 70: Madisonville, Central City
1047 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Anton Road
139 m · 16 sec · Anton Road
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Continue on East Center Street
2956 ft · 1 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Arch Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Arch Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
680 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersontown and Madisonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
97.7 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersontown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersontown to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Jeffersontown and 77 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jeffersontown and Madisonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersontown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Madisonville.
Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield
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 Leitchfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 121.43 mi (195.43 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 Madisonville
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 18,656 |
| Coordinates | 37.3281000, -87.4988900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madisonville (-87.49889, 37.3281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.80 | $57.60 |
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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