Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
106 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Dayton, KY to Jeffersontown, KY covers 106 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Avenue, Fairfield Avenue, I 471 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53 miles from Dayton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 106 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairfield Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 471 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 50 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 329 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Halls Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, KY and Jeffersontown, KY.
Start on Dayton Avenue
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Continue on Fairfield Avenue
Take the ramp left toward I 471 North
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, I 71 South: Third Street, Columbia Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South: Third Street
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, I 71 South, I 75 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
Take the exit slight right toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
At the end of the road, turn left onto Halls Hill Road
Turn right
Turn left onto Ballardsville Road
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto Lagrange Road
Continue on La Grange Road
Continue on Lagrange Road
Continue on La Grange Road
Turn left onto I 265 South, KY 841 South
Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
Keep slight right to continue on Jeffersontown
Turn slight right onto Taylorsville Road
Turn right onto Neal Drive
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersontown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dayton, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Dayton, KY
This is one driving day of about 106 miles and 1h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53 mi from Dayton, KY · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53 miles from Dayton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Jeffersontown, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jeffersontown, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.74 one way
$31.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
| premium | $4.65 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $22.13 | $44.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.13 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Dayton on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Jeffersontown on Saturday
Local time
9:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Louisville, KY
53 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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