Origin
Jetson, KY
Morning in Jetson on Saturday
Local time
7:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jetson, KY to Morgantown, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgantown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jetson, KY to Morgantown, KY covers 12.3 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brownsville Road, Beaver Dam Road, KY 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Brownsville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 12.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brownsville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
636 ft
424 ft
Total Climb
426 ft
Total Descent
495 ft
Highest Point
636 ft
Elevation Range
212 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near KY 79.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jetson, KY to Morgantown, KY is easy. At 21m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (KY 79): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 231; KY 70; KY 79 / Beaver Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
KY 79
Turn left onto KY 79
Navigation decision point
3
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 231; KY 70; KY 79 / Beaver Dam Road
Turn left onto US 231; KY 70; KY 79 / Beaver Dam Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Road | 9 mi | 15m |
| Beaver Dam Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| KY 79 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brownsville Road
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jetson, KY and Morgantown, KY.
1
Start on KY 70
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
Brownsville Road
2
Turn left onto KY 79
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 79
3
Turn left onto US 231; KY 70; KY 79
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Beaver Dam Road
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morgantown, KY
Morning in Morgantown on Saturday
Local time
7:47 AM
CDT
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
30 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
21m 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 Jetson, KY to Morgantown, KY covers 12.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brownsville Road, Beaver Dam Road, KY 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.2 miles from Jetson, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.92 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 Jetson, KY to Morgantown, KY is easy. At 21m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (KY 79): Navigation decision point; at 9.9 miles (US 231; KY 70; KY 79 / Beaver Dam Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jetson, KY to Morgantown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 424 ft to 636 ft elevation with about 426 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mammoth Cave National Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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