How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Somerset, KY?
The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Somerset, KY is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeffersontown and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown and Somerset.
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Start on the route
62 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Watterson Trail
2311 ft · 1 min · Watterson Trail
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Turn right onto Ruckriegel Parkway
1078 ft · 31 sec · Ruckriegel Parkway
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Turn left onto Blankenbaker Access Drive
2657 ft · 45 sec · Blankenbaker Access Drive
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Turn left onto Blankenbaker Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Blankenbaker Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
2150 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
30.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg
147 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Continue on Old Frankfort Road
4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Danville Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Danville Road
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Continue on Harrodsburg Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Continue on North Danville Byp
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Danville Byp
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Continue on South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass
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Continue on Stanford Road
2 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Danville Road
5.5 mi · 6 min · Danville Road
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Turn right
32 mi · 37 min
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Turn sharp left onto Ogden Street
3061 ft · 1 min · Ogden Street
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Continue on Ohio Street
1276 ft · 26 sec · Ohio Street
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Continue on Columbia Street
107 m · 7 sec · Columbia Street
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Continue on West Mount Vernon Street
1045 ft · 23 sec · West Mount Vernon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
28 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
38 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeffersontown and Somerset.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32 mi · 00h 37m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeffersontown to Somerset?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Harrodsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Jeffersontown and 59.2 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersontown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.
Stop Ideas Near Harrodsburg
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 Harrodsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.89 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 Somerset
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 11,829 |
| Coordinates | 37.0920200, -84.6041100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-84.60411, 37.09202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
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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