How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Versailles, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Versailles, KY is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
53.61 mi
01h 02m
Flight
46.4 mi
74.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.4 mi
Kilometers
74.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.61 mi
Kilometers
86.27 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Versailles
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-18T02:09
Arrive Versailles
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Shelbyville
KY

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Jeffersontown
26.8 mi
00h 31m
To Versailles
26.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.2 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles

    1576 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Versailles

    76 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Frankfort Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Frankfort Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Frankfort Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1232 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    37 m · 2 sec · Lexington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lexington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
40.6 mi · 76%
Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 11%
Blankenbaker Parkway
2.04 mi · 4%
Frankfort Highway
1.83 mi · 3%
Frankfort Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Versailles Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

40.2 mi · 00h 43m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 31m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jeffersontown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Versailles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Jeffersontown and 26.8 miles from Versailles.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jeffersontown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Versailles.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Versailles. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.67 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Versailles

City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States

Population9,308
Coordinates38.0525800, -84.7299500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Versailles (-84.72995, 38.05258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Versailles. The current time is 02:09:42.

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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.