The drive from Annville, KY to Lexington, KY covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Congleton Hollow Road, KY 290 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.8 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.68 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
34.1 miles from Annville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Annville, KY to Lexington, KY covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near US 421 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (US 421 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.3 mi into trip|~17m in|US 421 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 421 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.4 mi into trip|~59m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61.2 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 104
Toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
5
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|Pimlico Parkway
Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Annville, KY to Lexington, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Athens
61.2 mi in|~1h 27m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
25.8 mi
27m
Congleton Hollow Road
11.2 mi
18m
KY 290
8.8 mi
16m
North Main Street
4.7 mi
7m
Big Hill Road
4.4 mi
6m
Athens Boonesboro Road
2.6 mi
3m
Battlefield Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
3m
Walnut Meadow Road
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 25.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annville, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on KY 3630
0.4 mi·56 sec·KY 3630
2
Turn right onto KY 290
8.8 mi·16 min·KY 290
3
Turn left onto US 421
4.7 mi·7 min·North Main Street
4
Continue on US 421
11 mi·18 min·Congleton Hollow Road
5
Continue on US 421
2.4 mi·3 min·Battlefield Memorial Highway
6
Turn left onto KY 21
4.4 mi·6 min·Big Hill Road
7
Continue on KY 21
0.6 mi·53 sec·Prospect Street
8
Turn right onto KY 595
0.5 mi·54 sec·South Main Street
9
Continue on KY 595
1.7 mi·2 min·Walnut Meadow Road
10
Turn left onto KY 595
0.2 mi·26 sec·Walnut Meadow Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 75 North
12
Merge onto I 75
26 mi·27 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 104Toward KY 418: Lexington, AthensUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
361 ft·11 sec
15
Continue on KY 418
2.6 mi·3 min·Athens Boonesboro Road
16
Continue on US 25; US 421
1.6 mi·2 min·Richmond Road
17
Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.3 mi·2 min·Man O War Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi·2 min·Pimlico Parkway
19
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
0.1 mi·18 sec·Gainesway Drive
20
Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft·9 sec·Coldstream Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
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 34.1 miles from Annville, KY, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.8 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.1 miles or 57m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Annville, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Annville, KY
This is one driving day of about 68.3 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Annville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 25.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Annville, KY
· 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Annville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lexington, KY
The final approach into Lexington, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 68.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.68 one way
$21.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.72
$23.45
premium
$4.89
$13.14
$26.29
diesel
$5.61
$15.08
$30.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 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
20.5
0
$7.17
$3.28
Efficient EV
17.1
0
$5.98
$2.73
EV Truck/SUV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Annville, KY
Afternoon
in Annville on Friday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lexington, KY
Afternoon
in Lexington on Friday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Berea, KY
34 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
5 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 39m 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 Annville, KY to Lexington, KY covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Congleton Hollow Road, KY 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Annville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.68 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (US 421 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Annville, KY to Lexington, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
