Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Afternoon in Jeffersontown on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Edgewood, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
91 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersontown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Edgewood, KY covers 91 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Gene Snyder Freeway, Lagrange Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.3 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.23 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.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Jeffersontown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 91 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 48m highway drive covering 91 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Gene Snyder Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.3 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 70.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near KY 155 / Taylorsville Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (KY 155 / Taylorsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 155 / Taylorsville Road
Turn left onto KY 155 / Taylorsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 265 East, KY 841 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 265 East, KY 841 East
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
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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
7
88.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward KY 236: Erlanger
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 184
Toward KY 236: Erlanger
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 Edgewood, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
Pewee Valley
10.3 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 70.3 mi | 1h 15m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Lagrange Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Taylorsville Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| La Grange Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Dixie Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Commonwealth Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Beech Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Edgewood, 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 30
Toward 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 184
Toward KY 236: Erlanger
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto KY 236
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Donaldson Highway
18
Continue on KY 236
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto US 25; US 42; US 127
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn right onto Dudley Pike
133 ft
·
7 sec
·
Dudley Pike
21
Turn right onto Beech Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Beech Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Beech Drive
Trip Plan
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 70.3 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 Edgewood, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 91 miles and 1h 48m.
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 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.5 mi from Jeffersontown, KY · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Jeffersontown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 miles.
Arriving in Edgewood, KY
The final approach into Edgewood, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.23 one way
$28.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.62 | $31.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
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 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $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.
Destination
Edgewood, KY
Afternoon in Edgewood on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Carrollton, KY
46 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Edgewood, KY covers 91 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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 $14.23 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 91 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.1 miles (KY 155 / Taylorsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Edgewood, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
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