Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Morning in Jeffersontown on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Crestwood, KY
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Trip Overview
Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY is 68.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via I 64 and Frankfort Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kentucky, moving between the Southeast region. It’s a relatively short drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. You’ll find the highway share is around 62%, so expect a good portion of your time to be spent on faster-paced roads. This route is ideal if you’re looking for a quick, no-fuss transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 40.2 mi | 43m |
| Frankfort Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Versailles Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| New Circle Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Lexington Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Blankenbaker Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Frankfort Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Versailles Bypass | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 40.2 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Crestwood, KY.
1
Start on this road
202 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Watterson Trail
3
Turn right onto KY 1819
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ruckriegel Parkway
4
Turn left onto KY 913C
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Blankenbaker Access Drive
5
Turn left onto KY 913
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Blankenbaker Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
7
Merge onto I 64
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 58
Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
9
Keep slight right at fork
249 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Versailles
10
Merge onto US 60
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Versailles Road
11
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
12
Continue on US 60
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
13
Continue on US 60
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Bypass
14
Turn slight left onto US 60
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Continue on US 60
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
17
Merge onto KY 4
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Lexington
Use the slight left lane.
20
Turn left onto US 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nicholasville Road
21
Turn right onto Jesselin Drive
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jesselin Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Jesselin Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 66.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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.
6
43.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
6
44.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Versailles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Versailles
8
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
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 19
Toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
8
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Lexington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Crestwood, KY
Morning in Crestwood on Sunday
Local time
6:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 62% of the journey taking place on interstates and major roadways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 40.2 miles on I 64, which means extended periods of consistent speed. While the main roads include Frankfort Road and Versailles Road, the overall profile leans heavily towards efficient travel rather than winding backroads. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes covering distance effectively, with less emphasis on leisurely cruising or frequent scenic detours.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Frankfort Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near I 64.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Crestwood, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Versailles along the way.
Versailles
43.9 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.2 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Crestwood, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — 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 Crestwood, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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