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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on West Main Street
18 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Spalding Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue
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Continue on Springfield Road
3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bardstown Road
61 m · 3 sec · Bardstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bardstown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
843 ft · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
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Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
5.6 mi · 7 min · Bardstown Road
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Turn right onto Seatonville Road
2182 ft · 45 sec · Seatonville Road
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane
1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Billtown Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road
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Turn right onto Watterson Trail
1354 ft · 50 sec · Watterson Trail
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Turn right
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Jeffersontown.
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.
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Continue on Louisville Road
12.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
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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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 46.37 mi (74.63 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jeffersontown
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 27,562 |
| Coordinates | 38.1942400, -85.5644000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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