How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Richmond, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Richmond, KY is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.03 mi
01h 26m
Flight
75.73 mi
121.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.73 mi
Kilometers
121.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.03 mi
Kilometers
148.11 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richmond
Tue, May 5, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Tue, May 5, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-05-05T11:26
Arrive Richmond
Tue, May 5, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersontown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Jeffersontown
45.5 mi
00h 43m
To Richmond
46.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown and Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watterson Trail

    2311 ft · 1 min · Watterson Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ruckriegel Parkway

    1078 ft · 31 sec · Ruckriegel Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Blankenbaker Access Drive

    2657 ft · 45 sec · Blankenbaker Access Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Blankenbaker Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Blankenbaker Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    2150 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersontown and Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
85 mi · 92%
Lexington Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Blankenbaker Parkway
2.04 mi · 2%
Blankenbaker Access Drive
0.5 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Watterson Trail
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

84.6 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 43m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeffersontown and Scattered Rain Showers near Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersontown to Richmond?

The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Jeffersontown and 46.5 miles from Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jeffersontown and Scattered Rain Showers near Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 75.73 mi (121.87 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Richmond

#2 Richmond

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Population36,800
Coordinates37.7478600, -84.2946500
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Richmond. The current time is 11:26:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.