Jeffersontown, KY to London, KY is 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m via I 64 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a practical option for getting between these two points. You can expect a quick transit with minimal complexity, suitable for a single-day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.9 miles from Jeffersontown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
88.9 mi
1h 35m
I 75
45 mi
48m
Blankenbaker Parkway
2 mi
3m
North Main Street
1.4 mi
2m
Hal Rogers Parkway
0.6 mi
1m
Blankenbaker Access Drive
0.5 mi
<1m
Watterson Trail
0.4 mi
1m
Ruckriegel Parkway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 88.9 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and London, KY.
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Start on this road
202 ft·16 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
0.4 mi·1 min·Watterson Trail
3
Turn right onto KY 1819
0.2 mi·31 sec·Ruckriegel Parkway
4
Turn left onto KY 913C
0.5 mi·44 sec·Blankenbaker Access Drive
5
Turn left onto KY 913
2.0 mi·3 min·Blankenbaker Parkway
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
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Merge onto I 64
89 mi·1 hr 35 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 75
45 mi·48 min·I 75
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 41Toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, SomersetUse the left lane.
10
Turn left onto KY 80
0.6 mi·1 min·Hal Rogers Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 25; KY 80
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
12
Turn left onto East 5th Street
133 ft·5 sec·East 5th Street
13
Arrive at destination
East 5th Street
Trip Plan
Given this route takes under 3 hours, you have a lot of flexibility on when to depart. Leaving mid-morning should allow you to avoid peak traffic and still arrive with plenty of daylight. Since it's a relatively short drive with a fuel cost around $22, you likely won't need to make many stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach London, KY, as services can become less frequent on the final stretch of I 75.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Jeffersontown, KY, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near London, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jeffersontown, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jeffersontown, KY
This is one driving day of about 139.8 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Jeffersontown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 88.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 137.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Watterson Trail
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|KY 1819 / Ruckriegel Parkway
Turn right onto KY 1819 / Ruckriegel Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip|~7m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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137.5 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somerset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 41
Toward KY 80, Hal Rogers Parkway: London, Somer...
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137.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway
Turn left onto KY 80 / Hal Rogers Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.86 one way
$43.71 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.00
$47.99
premium
$4.89
$26.90
$53.81
diesel
$5.61
$30.87
$61.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.9
0
$14.68
$6.71
Efficient EV
35
0
$12.23
$5.59
EV Truck/SUV
55.9
0
$19.57
$8.95
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Morning
in Jeffersontown on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
London, KY
Morning
in London on Sunday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 86.8
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 120.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 98% of this 139.8-mile trip. The longest stretch without needing to exit is a substantial 88.9 miles on I 64. After this, you'll transition to I 75, which also features a high percentage of highway driving. Expect a consistent cruising experience with frequent exits on the interstates, especially as you approach your destination.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 88.9 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 75. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Watterson Trail.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Watterson Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 1819 / Ruckriegel Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 139.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 88.9 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Watterson Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 1819 / Ruckriegel Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at London, KY before heading back.
