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Trip from Cranston, KY to Lakeview Heights, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

10.2 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m

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

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Downtown Cranston, KY, KY

Cranston, KY

Vietnam Hidden Light

Downtown Lakeview Heights, KY, KY

Lakeview Heights, KY

Jeremy Waterhouse

Trip Overview

Cranston to Lakeview Heights is 10.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Cranston Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward hop between two points. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, it's an easy addition to a longer trip or a quick errand. Plan for a simple drive that requires little in the way of extensive preparation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cranston Road 5 mi 8m
Bluestone Road 2 mi 5m
Flemingsburg Road 1.5 mi 2m
Scaggs Road 0.8 mi 1m
Forest Hills Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Forest Hill Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Woodland Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Jewell Lane 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Cranston Road — 5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cranston, KY and Lakeview Heights, KY.

1

Start on KY 377

5.0 mi · 8 min · Cranston Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto KY 32

1.5 mi · 2 min · Flemingsburg Road
3

Turn right onto KY 3319

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Forest Hill Drive
4

Continue on KY 3319

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Forest Hills Drive
5

Continue on KY 3319

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jewell Lane
6

Continue on KY 3319

0.8 mi · 1 min · Scaggs Road
7

Continue on KY 3319

2.0 mi · 5 min · Bluestone Road
8

Turn left onto Woodland Drive

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Woodland Drive
9

Arrive at destination

Woodland Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
5 mi into trip | ~8m in | KY 32 / Flemingsburg Road

At end of road, turn left onto KY 32 / Flemingsburg Road

Navigation decision point

3
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | KY 3319 / Forest Hill Drive

Turn right onto KY 3319 / Forest Hill Drive

Navigation decision point

3
10 mi into trip | ~20m in | Woodland Drive

Turn left onto Woodland Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.59 one way

$3.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.54 $1.82 $3.65
premium $4.97 $2.00 $3.99
diesel $6.12 $2.46 $4.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.1 0 $1.07 $0.49
Efficient EV 2.6 0 $0.89 $0.41
EV Truck/SUV 4.1 0 $1.43 $0.65

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 Sep 19, 2026

Origin

Cranston, KY

Afternoon in Cranston on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 2 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 19 at 10:19AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 19 at 6:54AM EDT until September 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Lakeview Heights, KY

Afternoon in Lakeview Heights on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

88°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 2 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 19 at 10:19AM CDT until September 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 19 at 6:54AM EDT until September 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll be cruising on local routes for the full 10.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5 miles, found on Cranston Road. Expect a rural cruising feel as you navigate through these stretches.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Cranston Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near KY 32 / Flemingsburg Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cranston, KY to Lakeview Heights, KY is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (KY 32 / Flemingsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (KY 3319 / Forest Hill Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Woodland Drive): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

843 ft 688 ft

Total Climb

377 ft

Total Descent

338 ft

Highest Point

843 ft

~2.9 mi in

Elevation Range

155 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Lakeview Heights, KY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Cranston Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (KY 32 / Flemingsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (KY 3319 / Forest Hill Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Woodland Drive): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakeview Heights, KY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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