Origin
Annville, KY
Late night in Annville on Wednesday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Annville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
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 Annville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY covers 70.2 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 31.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.97 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Annville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Annville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY covers 70.2 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 19 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 31.6 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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 66.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
9.3 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 421 / North Main Street
Turn left onto US 421 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
35.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
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I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
66.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
4
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
4
70.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| 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 |
| Battlefield Memorial Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Meadow Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Winchester Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 31.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Annville, KY and Lexington-Fayette, 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
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
14
Turn left onto US 60
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
16
Merge onto KY 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New Circle Road
17
Turn left onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Floyd Drive
18
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
19
Arrive at 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 35.1 miles from Annville, KY, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.6 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 70.2 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 59m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington-Fayette, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Annville, KY
This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Annville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 31.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Annville, KY · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Annville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lexington-Fayette, KY
The final approach into Lexington-Fayette, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lexington-Fayette, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.97 one way
$21.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
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: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Late night in Lexington-Fayette on Wednesday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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-Fayette, KY covers 70.2 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 35.1 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 $10.97 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 66.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Annville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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