Origin
Jeffersontown, KY
Late night in Jeffersontown on Saturday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersontown, KY to Cynthiana, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Cynthiana, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jeffersontown, KY to Cynthiana, KY covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 $12.76 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.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Jeffersontown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 81.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 Cynthiana, KY is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Cynthiana, 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 62 East | — | — |
| Paynes Depot Road | — | — |
| Frankfort 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 Cynthiana, 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
51 mi
·
55 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
US 62 East: Georgetown
9
Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Paynes Depot Road
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Road
390 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frankfort Road
11
Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn slight left onto Paris Pike
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Pike
13
Turn left onto Cherry Blossom Way
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Cherry Blossom Way
14
Turn right onto Cynthiana Road
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Cynthiana Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paris Pike
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Paris Pike
16
Exit the roundabout onto Paris Pike
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Paris Pike
17
Continue on John Hunt Morgan Bridge
354 ft
·
13 sec
·
John Hunt Morgan Bridge
18
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Bridge Street
19
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South Church Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Jeffersontown, KY, or about 51m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cynthiana, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jeffersontown, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jeffersontown, KY
This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Jeffersontown, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Jeffersontown, KY · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Jeffersontown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cynthiana, KY
The final approach into Cynthiana, 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
$12.76 one way
$25.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.01 | $28.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Cynthiana, KY
Late night in Cynthiana on Saturday
Local time
4:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Georgetown, KY
41 mi in
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
1h 42m 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 Cynthiana, KY covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 40.8 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 $12.76 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 Cynthiana, KY is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Cynthiana, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jeffersontown, KY to Cynthiana, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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