How far is London, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?
The driving distance from London, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between London and Jeffersontown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London and Jeffersontown.
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Start on East 5th Street
41 m · 10 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
2247 ft · 43 sec · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
76.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
1408 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
1528 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Jeffersontown
107 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Taylorsville Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn right onto Neal Drive
71 m · 15 sec · Neal Drive
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Turn left
11 m · 3 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 London and Jeffersontown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hal Rogers Parkway
Merge slight left
76.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving London and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersontown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from London to Jeffersontown?
The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from London and 70.4 miles from Jeffersontown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around London and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersontown.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington-Fayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between London and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 109.45 mi (176.15 km).
#1 London
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 8,072 |
| Coordinates | 37.1289800, -84.0832600 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
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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