Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Morning in Jeffersontown on Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Watterson Trail, Ruckriegel Parkway, Blankenbaker Access Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 68.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Watterson Trail is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Watterson Trail | — | — |
| Ruckriegel Parkway | — | — |
| Blankenbaker Access Drive | — | — |
| Blankenbaker Parkway | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| US 60 | — | — |
| Versailles | — | — |
| Versailles Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Watterson Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersontown, KY and Crestwood, KY.
1
Start on the route
203 ft
·
17 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Watterson Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Watterson Trail
3
Turn right onto Ruckriegel Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ruckriegel Parkway
4
Turn left onto Blankenbaker Access Drive
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Blankenbaker Access Drive
5
Turn left onto Blankenbaker Parkway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Blankenbaker Parkway
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 64 East: Lexington
7
Merge slight left
40 mi
·
43 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
9
Keep slight right to continue on Versailles
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
Versailles
10
Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Versailles Road
11
Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
12
Continue on Frankfort Road
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
13
Continue on Versailles Bypass
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Bypass
14
Turn slight left onto Lexington Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
16
Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
KY 4 South: New Circle Road
17
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Circle Road
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
19
Keep slight left to continue on Lexington
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lexington
20
Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nicholasville Road
21
Turn right onto Jesselin Drive
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Jesselin Drive
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Jeffersontown, KY · 41m into the drive
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.
Arriving in Crestwood, KY
The final approach into Crestwood, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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 Thursday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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 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 Crestwood, KY covers 68.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Watterson Trail, Ruckriegel Parkway, Blankenbaker Access Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 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 $10.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jeffersontown, KY to Crestwood, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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