How far is Somerset, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Somerset, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
119.55 mi
02h 10m
Flight
92.52 mi
148.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.52 mi
Kilometers
148.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.55 mi
Kilometers
192.4 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Fri, Apr 17, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-04-17T08:01
Arrive Jeffersontown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Perryville
KY

City in Boyle County, Kentucky

From Somerset
59 mi
01h 05m
To Jeffersontown
60.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    58 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Mount Vernon Street

    1045 ft · 21 sec · West Mount Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbia Street

    107 m · 7 sec · Columbia Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Ohio Street

    1276 ft · 26 sec · Ohio Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Ogden Street

    2815 ft · 56 sec · Ogden Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    32 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Danville Bypass

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South Danville Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Perryville Road

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Perryville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Springfield Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    28 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East John Rowan Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East John Rowan Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Louisville Road

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Louisville Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

    1173 ft · 15 sec · Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

    123 m · 5 sec · Bardstown Road; Louisville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Mt Washington Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mt Washington Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on Bardstown Road

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Bardstown Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Seatonville Road

    2182 ft · 45 sec · Seatonville Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane

  27. 27

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Watterson Trail

    1354 ft · 50 sec · Watterson Trail

  29. 29

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Road
30.7 mi · 26%
Louisville Road
14 mi · 12%
Perryville Road
7.66 mi · 6%
Bardstown Road
5.63 mi · 5%
South Danville Bypass
5.5 mi · 5%
East John Rowan Boulevard
3.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32 mi · 00h 37m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
01h 05m from Somerset
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset 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 Somerset to Jeffersontown?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Somerset and 60.6 miles from Jeffersontown.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Mostly Sunny near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.89 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

City in Kentucky, United States

Population11,829
Coordinates37.0920200, -84.6041100
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: KY 80 Business (-84.604232, 37.092047)
End: Neal Drive (-85.564315, 38.194162)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Jeffersontown. The current time is 08:01:31.

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.