How far is Pikeville, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?
The driving distance from Pikeville, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pikeville and Jeffersontown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikeville and Jeffersontown.
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Start on 2nd Street
35 m · 7 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Caroline Avenue
79 m · 13 sec · Caroline Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hambley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hambley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Loraine Street
1017 ft · 24 sec · Loraine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mayo Trail
2067 ft · 35 sec · North Mayo Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
902 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
12 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1942 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
36.3 mi · 41 min
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Continue on Mountain Parkway
57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 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 Pikeville 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.
Mountain Parkway
Continue on Mountain Parkway
57 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pikeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersontown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pikeville to Jeffersontown?
The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Clay City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Pikeville and 102.6 miles from Jeffersontown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.72 one way or $57.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pikeville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersontown.
Stop Ideas Near Clay City
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 Clay City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pikeville and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 173.37 mi (279.01 km).
#1 Pikeville
City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,432 |
| Coordinates | 37.4792700, -82.5187600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $4.00 | $28.72 | $57.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $32.79 | $65.57 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $35.94 | $71.87 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
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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