How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Williamsburg, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Williamsburg, KY is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.13 mi
03h 04m
Flight
126.42 mi
203.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.42 mi
Kilometers
203.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.13 mi
Kilometers
268.97 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Fri, Apr 17, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-17T03:16
Arrive Williamsburg
Fri, Apr 17, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersontown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arlington
KY

Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky

From Jeffersontown
83.6 mi
01h 32m
To Williamsburg
83.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Williamsburg

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cumberland Falls Highway

    58 m · 3 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    816 ft · 14 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cumberland Falls Highway

    23 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    913 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    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 Williamsburg.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
159 mi · 95%
Cumberland Falls Highway
3.92 mi · 2%
Blankenbaker Parkway
2.04 mi · 1%
Blankenbaker Access Drive
0.5 mi
Watterson Trail
0.44 mi
US 25W
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

88.9 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 32m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jeffersontown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Jeffersontown and 83.6 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 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 Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersontown and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 126.42 mi (203.45 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Williamsburg

City in Kentucky

Population5,384
Coordinates36.7434200, -84.1596600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Williamsburg (-84.15966, 36.74342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.9 gal
22.32 L · about $22.25
Round trip
$44.50
11.8 gal · 44.64 L
Estimated CO2
52.4 kg one way
Round trip: 104.9 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.25 $44.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.09 $50.19
Premium $4.65 $27.46 $54.92
Diesel $5.30 $31.29 $62.59

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Williamsburg. The current time is 03:16:15.

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.