Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Late night in Jeffersontown on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Georgetown, 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 10m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Georgetown, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Jeffersontown to Georgetown, you can expect a straightforward journey spanning approximately 60.5 miles. This one-day trip typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a simple outing. With a fuel budget of roughly $9, it is an economical route to navigate within Kentucky. Since both towns are located in the Southeast region, you won't experience a major change in geography, but the shift from suburban Jeffersontown to the destination is seamless. You can easily complete this drive in a single morning or afternoon, leaving you plenty of flexibility for whatever activities you have planned at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 51.2 mi | 55m |
| Paynes Depot Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Blankenbaker Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Blankenbaker Access Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Watterson Trail | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Ruckriegel Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frankfort Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 51.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Georgetown, 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
51 mi
·
55 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 69
Toward US 62 East: Georgetown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 62
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 460
390 ft
·
6 sec
·
Frankfort Road
11
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn right onto South Court Street
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Court Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Court Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Watterson Trail
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KY 1819 / Ruckriegel Parkway
Turn right onto KY 1819 / Ruckriegel Parkway
Navigation decision point
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.
7
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 62 East: Georgetown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward US 62 East: Georgetown
4
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 460 / Frankfort Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 460 / Frankfort Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.46 one way
$18.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.64 | $23.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Georgetown, KY
Late night in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
12:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
3 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
1h 10m 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?
Expect a very efficient experience behind the wheel, as this route is heavily highway-focused with 88% of the trip spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time—a solid 51.2 miles—cruising along I-64. The journey begins with a brief transition through Blankenbaker Parkway before you settle into the interstate flow. Once you exit the highway, the final leg of your trip transitions onto Paynes Depot Road to reach your destination. Because this is primarily an interstate grind, it offers a consistent, predictable driving experience that allows you to cover the distance with minimal stress.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Paynes Depot Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Watterson Trail.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Watterson Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 1819 / Ruckriegel Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.2 miles on I 64. 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: near the start (Watterson Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KY 1819 / Ruckriegel Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Georgetown, 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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