Origin
Wilmore, KY
Morning in Wilmore on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilmore, 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
1h 29m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilmore, KY
Sora Shimazaki
Jeffersontown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Wilmore to Jeffersontown, you can expect a manageable 71.8-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of around $11, it is a cost-effective way to navigate between these two Kentucky locations. You will spend your time traveling through the Southeast region, moving between local hubs without the need for major interstate travel. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, it offers a straightforward experience for those who prefer to avoid high-speed traffic. Keep in mind that this is a direct, no-stop trip, so plan your schedule accordingly before you head out.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 38.7 mi | 41m |
| Frankfort Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| Pinckard Pike | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Taylorsville Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Harrodsburg Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Keene Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Keene-Versailles Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Troy Pike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 38.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmore, KY and Jeffersontown, KY.
1
Start on KY 29
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lexington Avenue
2
Continue on KY 29
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
3
Continue on KY 29
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lexington Road
4
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 29
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Harrodsburg Road
5
Turn left onto KY 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene Road
6
Continue on KY 169; KY 1267
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Keene Road
7
Turn left onto KY 169
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Pinchard Pike
8
Continue on KY 169
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Keene-Versailles Road
9
Continue on KY 169
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pinckard Pike
10
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Troy Pike
11
Continue on KY 33
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Frankfort Street
13
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
472 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 60 Business; US 62
14
Turn left onto US 60; US 62
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
15
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
16
Continue on US 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Road
17
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
18
Merge onto I 64
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
20
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 23
Toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
350 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Jeffersontown
Use the right lane.
23
Turn slight right onto KY 155
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Taylorsville Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Neal Drive
232 ft
·
15 sec
·
Neal Drive
25
Turn left
37 ft
·
2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Wilmore, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
KY 33 / Troy Pike
At end of road, turn right onto KY 33 / Troy Pike
Navigation decision point
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
66 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyde...
8
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
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 23
Toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
8
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Jeffersontown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Jeffersontown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.23 one way
$22.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Versailles, KY
36 mi in
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You won't be dealing with any highway stretches on this 0% highway-share route, as the journey relies on surface streets like Lexington Road, Harrodsburg Road, and Keene Road. This setup means you should be prepared for constant navigation through intersections rather than long, monotonous periods of cruising. Because there are no significant uninterrupted stretches, the drive feels consistent and intimate rather than fast-paced. Navigating these local roads requires your full attention, as the character of the trip remains technical from start to finish.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.7 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near KY 33 / Troy Pike.
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 71.8 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 14.2 miles (KY 33 / Troy Pike): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.2 miles (KY 33 / Troy Pike): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. 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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