How far is Shepherdsville, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Shepherdsville, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.02 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.44 mi
26.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.44 mi
Kilometers
26.45 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.02 mi
Kilometers
37.04 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Mon, May 25, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Shepherdsville
Mon, May 25, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shepherdsville
2026-05-25T06:30
Arrive Jeffersontown
Mon, May 25, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shepherdsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Okolona
KY

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

From Shepherdsville
10.7 mi
00h 14m
To Jeffersontown
12.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    62 m · 11 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Buckman Street

    917 ft · 21 sec · South Buckman Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    2458 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

    8 mi · 9 min · Kentucky Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    3124 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bardstown Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bardstown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Seatonville Road

    2182 ft · 45 sec · Seatonville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Watterson Trail

    1354 ft · 50 sec · Watterson Trail

  14. 14

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shepherdsville 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kentucky Turnpike
8.03 mi · 35%
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.26 mi · 27%
Billtown Road
1.94 mi · 8%
Lovers Lane
1.44 mi · 6%
Bardstown Road
0.77 mi · 3%
East 4th Street
0.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kentucky Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike

8.03 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
16.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
00h 14m from Shepherdsville
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shepherdsville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Shepherdsville and 12.2 miles from Jeffersontown.

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

The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Shepherdsville and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Okolona

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

14 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shepherdsville and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 16.44 mi (26.45 km).

Shepherdsville

#1 Shepherdsville

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population12,297
Coordinates37.9884000, -85.7157900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-85.715806, 37.988336)
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Shepherdsville and Jeffersontown. The current time is 06:30:11.

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.