How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Vine Grove, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Vine Grove, KY is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 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
45.06 mi
01h 02m
Flight
34.93 mi
56.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.93 mi
Kilometers
56.21 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.06 mi
Kilometers
72.52 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Sat, May 30, 7:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-05-30T05:43
Arrive Vine Grove
Sat, May 30, 6:45 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
Valley Station
KY

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

From Jeffersontown
22.6 mi
00h 31m
To Vine Grove
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown and Vine Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Watterson Trail

    1354 ft · 55 sec · Watterson Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Billtown Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lovers Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Seatonville Road

    2182 ft · 51 sec · Seatonville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bardstown Road

    1903 ft · 42 sec · Bardstown Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway

    785 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 265 West, KY 841 West

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1608 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bullion Boulevard

    126 m · 7 sec · Bullion Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Knox Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Knox Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    2235 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Mill Street

    14 m · 2 sec · North Mill Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway
17.7 mi · 39%
Gene Snyder Freeway
16.8 mi · 37%
Knox Avenue
3.55 mi · 8%
Billtown Road
1.94 mi · 4%
Lovers Lane
1.44 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Highway
1.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway

Turn left onto Dixie Highway

17.4 mi · 00h 22m

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
+10.1 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Station
00h 31m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersontown and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersontown to Vine Grove?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 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?

Valley Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Jeffersontown and 22.6 miles from Vine Grove.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 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 $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jeffersontown and Partly Sunny near Vine Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Station

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

18 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Vine Grove. Straight-line distance: 34.93 mi (56.21 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Vine Grove

#2 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Vine Grove (-85.98135, 37.81007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Vine Grove. The current time is 05:43:36.

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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.