Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Late night in Jeffersontown on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Versailles, 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 2m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Versailles, KY
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Trip Overview
Jeffersontown, KY to Versailles, KY is 53.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on interstate highways, making it a convenient option for a quick hop between locations. You'll find it's a practical choice if you're looking for an easy transit with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 40.2 mi | 43m |
| Frankfort Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Blankenbaker Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Frankfort Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Frankfort Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Versailles Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Blankenbaker Access Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Watterson Trail | 0.4 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 Versailles, 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
Turn slight right onto US 60 Business; US 62
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Frankfort Street
14
Continue on US 60 Business; US 62
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left onto US 60 Business
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lexington Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 60 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 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 53.6 — 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
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
5
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
US 60 Business / Lexington Street
Turn left onto US 60 Business / Lexington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Versailles, KY
Late night in Versailles on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
26 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 2m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll spend most of your time on I 64, including a continuous stretch of 40.2 miles. The transition to surface roads like Frankfort Road and Blankenbaker Parkway will happen after the main highway portion, offering a change of pace with more local traffic and exits. Expect a consistent flow of vehicles typical of interstate travel.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Frankfort Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Watterson Trail.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Watterson Trail): Navigation decision point; 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). 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.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Versailles, 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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