How far is Jeffersontown, KY from Wilmore, KY?

The driving distance from Jeffersontown, KY to Wilmore, KY is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
70.99 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.23 mi
87.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.23 mi
Kilometers
87.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.99 mi
Kilometers
114.25 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilmore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersontown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersontown
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Wilmore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
35.5 mi
00h 44m
To Wilmore
35.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Troy Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Troy Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pinckard Pike

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Pinckard Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on Keene-Versailles Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene-Versailles Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pinchard Pike

    1974 ft · 41 sec · Pinchard Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    860 ft · 21 sec · Keene Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Keene Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Keene Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Harrodsburg Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrodsburg Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Lexington Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Lexington Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lexington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
40.6 mi · 57%
Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 8%
Pinckard Pike
4.47 mi · 6%
Harrodsburg Road
2.84 mi · 4%
Keene Road
2.24 mi · 3%
Keene-Versailles Road
2.13 mi · 3%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 44m from Jeffersontown
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersontown and Sunny near Wilmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 35.5 miles from Jeffersontown and 35.5 miles from Wilmore.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersontown and Sunny near Wilmore.

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 Wilmore. Straight-line distance: 54.23 mi (87.28 km).

Jeffersontown

#1 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

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

#2 Wilmore

City in Jessamine County, Kentucky

Population6,343
Coordinates37.8620200, -84.6616100
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Jeffersontown (-85.5644, 38.19424)
End: Wilmore (-84.66161, 37.86202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersontown and Wilmore. The current time is 02:48:20.

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.