Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Somerset, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

118.4 mi

191 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 11m ★

6 AM

2h 21m

8 AM

2h 40m

10 AM

2h 28m

12 PM

2h 26m

3 PM

2h 29m

5 PM

2h 39m

8 PM

2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Somerset, KY covers 118.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 27, I 64, US 127 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.51 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

59.2 miles from Jeffersontown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	32 mi	37m
I 64	30.1 mi	32m
US 127	13.2 mi	15m
Danville Road	8 mi	9m
KY 151	6.6 mi	9m
South Danville Bypass	5.5 mi	6m
US 127 Bypass	4.5 mi	5m
Old Frankfort Road	4.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 32 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Somerset, KY.

Start on this road

202 ft · 16 sec · this road

Turn right onto Watterson Trail

0.4 mi · 1 min · Watterson Trail

Turn right onto KY 1819

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Ruckriegel Parkway

Turn left onto KY 913C

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Blankenbaker Access Drive

Turn left onto KY 913

2.0 mi · 3 min · Blankenbaker Parkway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 64 East: Lexington

Merge onto I 64

30 mi · 32 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

Keep slight right at fork

481 ft · 11 sec

Toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

Turn straight onto KY 151

6.6 mi · 9 min · KY 151

Turn right onto US 127 Bypass

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bypass North

Continue on US 127 Bypass; US 62 Truck

4.5 mi · 5 min · Old Frankfort Road

Continue on US 127; KY 513

13 mi · 15 min · US 127; KY 513

Turn left onto US 127 Bypass

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 127 Bypass

At end of road, turn left onto US 127

2.5 mi · 2 min · Danville Road

Continue on US 127

2.3 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road

Continue on US 127 Bypass

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Danville Byp

Continue on US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass

5.5 mi · 6 min · South Danville Bypass

Continue on US 150

2.0 mi · 2 min · Stanford Road

Continue on US 150

5.5 mi · 6 min · Danville Road

Turn right onto US 27

32 mi · 37 min · US 27

Turn sharp left onto KY 80 Business

0.6 mi · 1 min · Ogden Street

Continue on KY 80 Business

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Ohio Street

Continue on KY 80 Business

352 ft · 7 sec · Columbia Street

Continue on KY 80 Business

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Mount Vernon Street

At end of road, turn right onto KY 80 BUS; KY 1247

92 ft · 7 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto KY 80 Business

126 ft · 2 sec · KY 80 Business

Arrive at destination

KY 80 Business

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 59.2 miles from Jeffersontown, KY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 26 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.2 miles or 1h 11m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somerset, 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.

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 Jeffersontown, KY

This is one driving day of about 118.4 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Jeffersontown, KY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 32 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oregon, KY

59 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

Shelbyville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oregon, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Jeffersontown, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Somerset, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 118.4

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16063936300

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El Tesoro

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Somerset, Kentucky

0.5 mi

Hardee's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Somerset, Kentucky

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Battlefield Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Science Hill, Kentucky

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 109.9

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Dry Stack Coffee Roastery + Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Danville, Kentucky

1.9 mi

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 118.4

Somerset, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16063936300

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 109.9

Science Hill, Kentucky

Hours: 6:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Dry Stack Coffee Roastery + Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 76.1

Danville, Kentucky

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+18592092200

Visit website

Heine Brothers Coffee - Hikes Point

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 5:30 am–7 pm

+15024096762

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 8.5

Louisville, Kentucky

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15026324455

Visit website

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 3.6 and 118.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

33.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

34 mi into trip | ~39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KY 151: Graefenburg , Lawrenceburg

117.3 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in | KY 80 Business / Ogden Street

Turn sharp left onto KY 80 Business / Ogden Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

118.4 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / South Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / South Main Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.51 one way

$37.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.32	$40.65
premium	$4.89	$22.79	$45.57
diesel	$5.61	$26.14	$52.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.5	$12.43	$5.68
Efficient EV	29.6	$10.36	$4.74
EV Truck/SUV	47.4	$16.58	$7.58

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 17, 2026

Origin

Jeffersontown, KY

Afternoon in Jeffersontown on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

S 6 to 9 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Destination

Somerset, KY

Afternoon in Somerset on Saturday

Local time

2:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Oregon, KY

59 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

36 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

2h 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

National Monument

The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 114.3

View on nps.gov

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 61.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

118.4 mi in 2h 20m, mostly highway — 32 mi of that is on US 27.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 32 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near I 64.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Somerset, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Lawrenceburg along the way.

Lawrenceburg

33.8 mi in | ~39m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 118.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes — Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument and 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 Somerset, KY before heading back.

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.

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Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Somerset, KY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Chili's Grill & Bar

Battlefield Coffee Co.

Chili's Grill & Bar

El Tesoro

Hardee's

Culver’s

Koi Express Somerset

Arby's

Los Dos Arcos Restaurant | The true taste of Mexico

Cabaña Mexican Grill

Battlefield Coffee Co.

Dry Stack Coffee Roastery + Coffee Bar

Heine Brothers Coffee - Hikes Point

Lucky Horse Coffee

Sixth & Main Coffeehouse Inc

Highview Ice Cream and Coffee

Old Fort Harrod State Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jeffersontown, KY

Somerset, KY

Same local time

36 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 20m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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