The drive from Taylor Mill, KY to Jeffersontown, KY covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, Richardson Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.66 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
46.9 miles from Taylor Mill, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 93.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 93.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Gene Snyder Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 67 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 31 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 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 2.4 miles in near KY 17 / Madison Pike.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 2.4 miles (KY 17 / Madison Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in|KY 17 / Madison Pike
At end of road, turn left onto KY 17 / Madison Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
15.2 mi into trip|~26m in|I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 South: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 173
Toward I 71 South: Louisville
6
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
8
90.3 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward KY 155: Taylorsville, Jeffersontown
8
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Jeffersontown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Jeffersontown
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 Taylor Mill, KY to Jeffersontown, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Pewee Valley along the way.
Pewee Valley
77.2 mi in|~1h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
67 mi
1h 12m
Gene Snyder Freeway
6.6 mi
7m
Richardson Road
4.4 mi
8m
Taylorsville Road
3.1 mi
4m
La Grange Road
2.5 mi
3m
Wayman Branch Road
1.8 mi
4m
KY 329
1.6 mi
2m
Lagrange Road
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 67 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Mill, KY and Jeffersontown, KY.
1
Start on KY 3716
0.7 mi·1 min·Taylor Mill Road
2
Continue on KY 3716
1.8 mi·4 min·Wayman Branch Road
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto KY 17
0.3 mi·41 sec·Madison Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on KY 3035
0.6 mi·1 min·Madison Pike
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto KY 1829
3.4 mi·6 min·Richardson Road
6
Turn left onto KY 1303
0.5 mi·52 sec·Turkeyfoot Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto KY 842
1.0 mi·2 min·Richardson Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 25
0.8 mi·1 min·Dixie Highway
9
Turn slight right
151 ft·5 sec
10
Turn slight right onto KY 536
0.3 mi·28 sec·Mount Zion Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto KY 536
0.5 mi·51 sec·KY 536
Toward KY 536 East
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 75, I 71
13
Merge onto I 71; I 75
4.9 mi·5 min·I 71; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 71
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 71
Exit 173Toward I 71 South: LouisvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 14Toward KY 329: Crestwood, Pewee Valley
16
At end of road, turn left onto KY 329
0.4 mi·35 sec·Halls Hill Road
17
Turn right onto KY 329
1.6 mi·2 min·KY 329
18
Turn left onto KY 22
78 ft·4 sec·Ballardsville Road
19
Turn right onto KY 329
473 ft·13 sec·Railroad Avenue
20
Turn right onto KY 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Lagrange Road
21
Continue on KY 146
0.9 mi·1 min·La Grange Road
22
Continue on KY 146
0.3 mi·22 sec·Lagrange Road
23
Continue on KY 146
1.5 mi·2 min·La Grange Road
24
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 265 South, KY 841 South
25
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
6.6 mi·7 min·Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 23Toward KY 155: Taylorsville, JeffersontownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
350 ft·8 sec
Toward JeffersontownUse the right lane.
28
Turn slight right onto KY 155
3.1 mi·4 min·Taylorsville Road
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto Neal Drive
232 ft·15 sec·Neal Drive
30
Turn left
37 ft·2 sec
31
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 46.9 miles from Taylor Mill, KY, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.9 miles or 1h 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jeffersontown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Taylor Mill, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Taylor Mill, KY
This is one driving day of about 93.8 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Taylor Mill, 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 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.9 mi from Taylor Mill, KY
· 1h into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.66 one way
$29.33 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.10
$32.20
premium
$4.89
$18.05
$36.10
diesel
$5.61
$20.71
$41.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.1
0
$9.85
$4.50
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.21
$3.75
EV Truck/SUV
37.5
0
$13.13
$6.00
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Taylor Mill, KY
Afternoon
in Taylor Mill on Friday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jeffersontown, KY
Afternoon
in Jeffersontown on Friday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
S 6 to 9 mph6% chanceLive forecast
53°F
Carrollton, KY
47 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
2 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
1h 57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Taylor Mill, KY to Jeffersontown, KY covers 93.8 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Gene Snyder Freeway, Richardson 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 46.9 miles from Taylor Mill, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.66 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 93.8 miles you will encounter 24 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 2.4 miles (KY 17 / Madison Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Taylor Mill, KY to Jeffersontown, 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.
