Origin
Shepherdsville, KY
Morning in Shepherdsville on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shepherdsville, KY to Jeffersontown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shepherdsville, KY
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Jeffersontown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Shepherdsville and Jeffersontown, expect a straightforward 23-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes. This short trip is easily managed in a single day, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an economical route for commuters or local travelers. You will navigate via South Buckman Street, East 4th Street, and I-65 North to connect these two Southeast Kentucky locations. Since the entire drive remains within the same region, you can anticipate a familiar landscape throughout the transit. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Turnpike | 8 mi | 8m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Billtown Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Lovers Lane | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bardstown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Seatonville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Watterson Trail | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kentucky Turnpike
— 8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shepherdsville, KY and Jeffersontown, KY.
1
Start on 3rd Street
203 ft
·
10 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn right onto KY 61
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Buckman Street
3
Turn right onto KY 44
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
5
Merge onto I 65
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Kentucky Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 125-A
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 17
Toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 31E; US 150
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bardstown Road
10
Turn right onto KY 1065
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Seatonville Road
11
Turn left onto KY 1065
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
12
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1819
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Billtown Road
13
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Watterson Trail
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right
202 ft
·
14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike
Merge onto I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 125-A
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Fre...
5
10 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 265; KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge onto I 265; KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Watterson Trail
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Kentucky Turnpike
(8 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Jeffersontown, KY
Morning in Jeffersontown on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between municipal roads and the interstate. While the route covers 23 miles, it is characterized by frequent shifts in road type rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With zero highway share, you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds. The drive lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning you should be prepared for constant adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this road is defined by its technical nature, keeping you engaged from the moment you depart until you reach your destination.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Kentucky Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kentucky Turnpike and Gene Snyder Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 265; KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shepherdsville, KY to Jeffersontown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Bardstown along the way.
Bardstown
16.2 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Kentucky Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.56 in tolls one way, starting with Kentucky Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Jeffersontown, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 65 / Kentucky Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles (I 265; KY 841 / Gene Snyder Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jeffersontown, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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