How far is Lebanon, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Lebanon, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
65.62 mi
01h 15m
Flight
46.37 mi
74.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.37 mi
Kilometers
74.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.62 mi
Kilometers
105.6 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-19T00:11
Arrive Jeffersontown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Bardstown
KY

City in Kentucky

From Lebanon
28 mi
00h 37m
To Jeffersontown
37.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    18 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Spalding Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Springfield Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bardstown Road

    61 m · 3 sec · Bardstown Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Bardstown Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    843 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Louisville Road

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

    1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

    123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mt Washington Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Bardstown Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Seatonville Road

    2182 ft · 45 sec · Seatonville Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Billtown Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Watterson Trail

    1354 ft · 50 sec · Watterson Trail

  23. 23

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisville Road
14 mi · 21%
Bardstown Road
7.77 mi · 12%
East John Rowan Boulevard
3.33 mi · 5%
Springfield Road
3.01 mi · 5%
Lebanon Road
2.81 mi · 4%
Mt Washington Bypass
2.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Louisville Road

Continue on Louisville Road

12.6 mi · 00h 14m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bardstown
00h 37m from Lebanon
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Lebanon and 37.7 miles from Jeffersontown.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Bardstown

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

56 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 46.37 mi (74.63 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States

Population5,733
Coordinates37.5697900, -85.2527400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-85.252761, 37.56983)
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Jeffersontown. The current time is 00:11:03.

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.