Origin
Somerset, KY
Afternoon in Somerset on Saturday
Local time
2:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, KY to Jeffersontown, 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
117.9 mi
190 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Somerset, KY
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Jeffersontown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerset, KY to Jeffersontown, KY covers 117.9 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, US 150, Springfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.43 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
58.9 miles from Somerset, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 32 mi | 37m |
| US 150 | 22.7 mi | 25m |
| Springfield Road | 15.6 mi | 17m |
| Louisville Road | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Perryville Road | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Bardstown Road | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| South Danville Bypass | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| East John Rowan Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 32 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, KY and Jeffersontown, KY.
1
Start on KY 80 Business
59 ft
·
4 sec
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KY 80 Business
2
Continue on KY 80 Business
190 ft
·
9 sec
·
KY 80 Business
3
Turn left onto KY 80 BUS; KY 1247
93 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto KY 80 Business
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Mount Vernon Street
5
Continue on KY 80 Business
352 ft
·
7 sec
·
Columbia Street
6
Continue on KY 80 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ohio Street
7
Continue on KY 80 Business
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Ogden Street
8
Turn slight right
163 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn right onto US 27
32 mi
·
37 min
·
US 27
10
Turn left onto US 150
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 150
11
Turn straight onto US 150 Bypass
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Danville Bypass
12
Turn left onto US 150; KY 52
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Perryville Road
13
Continue on US 150; KY 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
14
Continue on US 150
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Springfield Road
15
Turn left onto US 150
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 150
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 150
17
Turn right onto KY 245; US 31E Truck; US 150 Truck
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East John Rowan Boulevard
18
Turn right onto US 31E; US 150
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
19
Continue on US 31E; US 150
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Louisville Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 31E; US 150
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bardstown Rd; Louisville Road
21
Continue on US 31E; US 150
404 ft
·
5 sec
·
Bardstown Road; Louisville Road
22
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bardstown Rd;Louisville Road
23
Continue on US 31E; US 150
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Washington Bypass
24
Continue on US 31E; US 150
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Bardstown Road
25
Turn right onto KY 1065
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Seatonville Road
26
Turn left onto KY 1065
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
27
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1819
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Billtown Road
28
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Watterson Trail
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right
202 ft
·
14 sec
30
Arrive at destination
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 58.9 miles from Somerset, KY, or about 1h 9m 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 58.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersontown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Somerset, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Somerset, KY
This is one driving day of about 117.9 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Somerset, 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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.9 miles from Somerset, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street
Turn left onto KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 80 Business / West Mount Vernon Street
Turn right onto KY 80 Business / West Mount Vernon Street
Navigation decision point
4
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
117.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
Watterson Trail
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.43 one way
$36.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.51 | $7.55 |
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.
Destination
Jeffersontown, KY
Afternoon in Jeffersontown on Saturday
Local time
2:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Bloomfield, 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
5 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
2h 20m 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.
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 4.1
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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 41.2
View on nps.gov
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 86.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
117.9 mi in 2h 20m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: US 27.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street.
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: near the start (KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 80 Business / West Mount Vernon Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 117.9 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 (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 80 BUS; KY 1247 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 80 Business / West Mount Vernon Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.4 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Camp Nelson National Monument and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. 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 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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