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Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Flatwoods, KY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

180.6 mi

291 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Flatwoods, KY covers 180.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Industrial Parkway, Argillite Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 161 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90.3 miles from Jeffersontown, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 180.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 23m highway drive covering 180.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 161 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 161 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near I 64.

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 3h 23m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 67 miles (I 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
8
67 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | I 64

Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 111 Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
6
164.6 mi into trip | ~3h in

Take the exit toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 179 Toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
5
175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | KY 207 / Argillite Road

At end of road, turn right onto KY 207 / Argillite Road

Navigation decision point

5
176.2 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | KY 207; KY 503 / Argillite Road

At end of road, turn right onto KY 207; KY 503 / Argillite Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jeffersontown, KY and Flatwoods, KY, road signs point toward Ashland and Greenup.

Ashland

67 mi in | ~1h 15m | via I 64

Greenup

164.6 mi in | ~3h

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 161 mi 2h 53m
Industrial Parkway 9.5 mi 10m
Argillite Road 3.8 mi 6m
Blankenbaker Parkway 2 mi 3m
Greenbo Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Blankenbaker Access Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Watterson Trail 0.4 mi 1m
Bellefonte Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 161 mi, about 2h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Flatwoods, 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

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto I 64

17 mi · 18 min · I 64
Exit 111 Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

81 mi · 1 hr 26 min · I 64
10

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 179 Toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
11

Continue on KY 67

9.5 mi · 10 min · Industrial Parkway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
13

At end of road, turn right onto KY 207

1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto KY 207; KY 503

2.2 mi · 3 min · Argillite Road
15

Continue on KY 207

1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
16

At end of road, turn right onto KY 207; KY 693

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Bellefonte Road
17

Turn left onto KY 207

0.6 mi · 1 min · Argillite Road
18

Turn right onto KY 750

23 ft · 0 sec · Powell Lane
19

Arrive at destination

KY 750

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.3 miles from Jeffersontown, KY, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 40 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.3 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flatwoods, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jeffersontown, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jeffersontown, KY

This is one driving day of about 180.6 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Jeffersontown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 161 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.3 mi from Jeffersontown, KY · 1h 41m into the drive

city in Bath County, Kentucky

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Owingsville, KY

90 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

Frankfort, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jeffersonville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.3 miles from Jeffersontown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161 miles.

Arriving in Flatwoods, KY

The final approach into Flatwoods, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Flatwoods, KY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 68.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.23 one way

$56.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.00 $62.00
premium $4.89 $34.75 $69.51
diesel $5.61 $39.87 $79.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.2 0 $18.96 $8.67
Efficient EV 45.2 0 $15.80 $7.22
EV Truck/SUV 72.2 0 $25.28 $11.56

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jeffersontown, KY

Evening in Jeffersontown on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flatwoods, KY

Evening in Flatwoods on Thursday

Local time

5:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

3h 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Flatwoods, KY covers 180.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Industrial Parkway, Argillite Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.3 miles from Jeffersontown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 67 miles (I 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jeffersontown, KY and Flatwoods, KY, road signs point toward Ashland and Greenup.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.

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