How far is Versailles, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?
The driving distance from Versailles, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Versailles and Jeffersontown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles and Jeffersontown.
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Start on Lexington Street
37 m · 6 sec · Lexington Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1232 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Street
3039 ft · 52 sec · Frankfort Street
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Continue straight
144 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Frankfort Road
6 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Versailles Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Versailles Road
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Turn left
1691 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 41 min
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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 Versailles 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.
Versailles Road
Merge slight left
38.7 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Versailles 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 Versailles to Jeffersontown?
The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Versailles and 27.3 miles from Jeffersontown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Versailles and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jeffersontown.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Versailles and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 46.4 mi (74.67 km).
#1 Versailles
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,308 |
| Coordinates | 38.0525800, -84.7299500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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