Origin
Jeffersonville, KY
Late night in Jeffersonville on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, KY to Lexington, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
Jeffersonville, KY to Lexington, KY is 43.4 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Interstate Highway 64 and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Kentucky's Southeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, primarily utilizing interstate highways but also including some time on local roads as you approach your destination. It's a short enough journey that you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it ideal for a quick transition or an easy addition to a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 64 | 21.6 mi | 23m |
| Main Street | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Winchester Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Haley Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Maysville Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Pimlico Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Maysville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 64
— 21.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on US 460
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Bank Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713
364 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 460; KY 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maysville Street
5
Continue on US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maysville Road
6
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 64
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Interstate Highway 64
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
9
Turn left onto KY 859
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Haley Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
11
Turn left onto KY 1425
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pimlico Parkway
13
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Gainesway Drive
14
Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Jeffersonville, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 8.3 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713 / West Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 460; KY 11 / North Maysville Street
Turn left onto US 460; KY 11 / North Maysville Street
Navigation decision point
7
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 60 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Lexington, KY
Late night in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Winchester, KY
22 mi in
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
21 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
59m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 52% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on Interstate Highway 64, including one uninterrupted segment of 21.6 miles. As you get closer to Lexington, the drive transitions from the interstate onto roads like Man O War Boulevard, offering a different driving feel. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and more typical local road conditions, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on Interstate Highway 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 460; KY 11 / North Maysville Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lexington, KY
Full guide →Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown district is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.
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 59m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on Interstate Highway 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: at 8.3 miles (US 60; US 460; KY 11; KY 713 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 460; KY 11 / North Maysville Street): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lexington, 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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