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Weekend Drives from Lexington, KY

Routes

30

Avg Distance

90 mi

Avg Drive

1h 49m

Destinations

30

The best weekend drives from Lexington, KY cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 30 solid options across 30 destinations, with the typical route running about 86 miles each way.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Lexington, KY — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Lexington, KY — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Lexington, KY that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 86 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Lexington, KY → Bloomfield, KY

55.1 mi 1h 7m Score: 7/10

Lexington, KY → Bardstown, KY

63.4 mi 1h 15m Score: 8/10

Lexington, KY → Elk Creek, KY

61.2 mi 1h 16m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Verona, KY

66.6 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Lexington, KY → Barbourmeade, KY

76.1 mi 1h 31m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Buechel, KY

74.5 mi 1h 32m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Beattyville, KY

73.2 mi 1h 32m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Independence, KY

74.9 mi 1h 33m Score: 8/10

Lexington, KY → Maysville, KY

69.2 mi 1h 34m Score: 7/10

Lexington, KY → Burlington, KY

80.3 mi 1h 36m Score: 7/10

Lexington, KY → Indian Hills, KY

76.7 mi 1h 36m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Newburg, KY

77.3 mi 1h 36m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Okolona, KY

81.5 mi 1h 37m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Louisville, KY

80.3 mi 1h 37m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Annville, KY

68.3 mi 1h 38m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Olive Hill, KY

83.2 mi 1h 39m Score: 7/10

Lexington, KY → Brooks, KY

85.3 mi 1h 41m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Covington, KY

85.6 mi 1h 42m Score: 7/10

Lexington, KY → Elizabethtown, KY

88.3 mi 1h 43m Score: 8/10

Lexington, KY → Ryland Heights, KY

78.5 mi 1h 43m Score: 8/10

Lexington, KY → Providence, KY

78.1 mi 1h 45m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Greensburg, KY

97.3 mi 1h 55m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Elkfork, KY

98.3 mi 2h 4m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Catlettsburg, KY

116.3 mi 2h 12m Score: 8/10

Lexington, KY → Ashland, KY

122.2 mi 2h 19m Score: 8/10

Lexington, KY → Albany, KY

114.6 mi 2h 21m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Burkesville, KY

121 mi 2h 28m Score: 9/10

Lexington, KY → Coal Run Village, KY

134.7 mi 2h 35m Score: 8/10

Lexington, KY → Bowling Green, KY

156.7 mi 2h 58m Score: 8/10

Lexington, KY → Oak Grove, KY

156 mi 2h 59m Score: 8/10

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