How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Pleasure Ridge Park, KY is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
19.47 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.32 mi
26.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.32 mi
Kilometers
26.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.47 mi
Kilometers
31.34 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasure Ridge Park
Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Sat, Apr 25, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-25T06:59
Arrive Pleasure Ridge Park
Sat, Apr 25, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Lynnview
KY

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

From Jeffersontown
9.8 mi
00h 15m
To Pleasure Ridge Park
9.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersontown and Pleasure Ridge Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown and Pleasure Ridge Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Neal Drive

    71 m · 12 sec · Neal Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Taylorsville Road

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Taylorsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 264 West

    1835 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward US 31W South, US 60 West: Fort Knox

    2235 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Dixie Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive

    110 m · 22 sec · Feyhurst Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bayshore Court

    6 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersontown and Pleasure Ridge Park.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Watterson Expressway
8.86 mi · 45%
Taylorsville Road
5.59 mi · 29%
Dixie Highway
3.13 mi · 16%
Greenwood Road
1.01 mi · 5%
US 31W South
0.42 mi · 2%
I 264 West
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Henry Watterson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

8.86 mi · 00h 12m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnview
00h 15m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersontown and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersontown to Pleasure Ridge Park?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Lynnview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Jeffersontown and 9.8 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersontown and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.

Stop Ideas Near Lynnview

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

9 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Pleasure Ridge Park. Straight-line distance: 16.32 mi (26.26 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasure Ridge Park

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population25,813
Coordinates38.1453500, -85.8583000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.564383, 38.19425)
End: Bayshore Court (-85.858302, 38.145311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Pleasure Ridge Park. The current time is 06:59:49.

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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.