Jeffersontown, KY to Burlington, KY is 90.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via I 71 and Gene Snyder Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, taking you from the Southeast region towards the Southeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect a relatively quick transit. This route is ideal if you're looking for efficiency and don't need to make many stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Jeffersontown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
67.8 mi
1h 12m
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.6 mi
7m
Lagrange Road
5 mi
7m
Burlington Pike
4.5 mi
7m
Taylorsville Road
3.3 mi
5m
La Grange Road
2.2 mi
3m
Washington Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Neal Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 67.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Burlington, KY.
1
Start on this road
37 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Neal Drive
232 ft·15 sec·Neal Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 155
3.3 mi·5 min·Taylorsville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East
5
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
6.6 mi·7 min·Gene Snyder Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Exit 30Toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
7
Turn right onto La Grange Road
1.3 mi·1 min·La Grange Road
8
Continue on KY 146
0.3 mi·22 sec·Lagrange Road
9
Continue on KY 146
0.9 mi·1 min·La Grange Road
10
Continue on KY 146
1.2 mi·1 min·Lagrange Road
11
Turn left onto KY 22; KY 146
196 ft·6 sec·Dogwood Lane
12
Turn right onto KY 146
3.5 mi·5 min·Lagrange Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
14
Merge onto I 71
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
8.9 mi·9 min·I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 181Toward KY 18: Florence, BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto KY 18
3.1 mi·4 min·Burlington Pike
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on KY 18
1.4 mi·2 min·Burlington Pike
19
Continue on KY 18
0.2 mi·28 sec·Washington Street
20
Turn left onto KY 338
68 ft·1 sec·Jefferson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
KY 338
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 47-minute duration and 90.9-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. The $14 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry excessively about refueling stops, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. Plan to make your initial 67.8-mile stretch on I 71 count, as it's the longest uninterrupted segment. Consider a brief stop after this main highway portion to stretch your legs before the final leg into Burlington. Keep an eye out for potential construction, as is common on major interstate routes.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from Jeffersontown, KY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.8 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 55m 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 Burlington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jeffersontown, KY
This is one driving day of about 90.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Jeffersontown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 67.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 90.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.3 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley
8
77 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
86 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 181
Toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington
6
86.2 mi into trip|~1h 39m in|KY 18 / Burlington Pike
Turn left onto KY 18 / Burlington Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
90.9 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|KY 338 / Jefferson Street
Turn left onto KY 338 / Jefferson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.21 one way
$28.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.60
$31.21
premium
$4.89
$17.49
$34.99
diesel
$5.61
$20.07
$40.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.54
$4.36
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.95
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.73
$5.82
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Afternoon
in Jeffersontown on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burlington, KY
Afternoon
in Burlington on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Carrollton, KY
45 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of it utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a 67.8-mile stretch on I 71, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. Expect the drive to feel efficient, moving primarily on interstates and freeways like the Gene Snyder Freeway and Lagrange Road. The character of the road is largely about consistent speed and straightforward navigation, rather than winding scenic byways. It’s the kind of drive where you can settle in and let the miles pass quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Gene Snyder Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Jeffersontown, KY to Burlington, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
Pewee Valley
10.3 mi in|~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 90.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Burlington, KY covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Gene Snyder Freeway, Lagrange Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.5 miles from Jeffersontown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Burlington, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
