Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
135.5 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Photo: Kristopher Hines
The drive from Coal Run Village, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Combs Drive, North Mayo Trail, Mountain Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.12 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
67.8 miles from Coal Run Village, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 135.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Combs Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Mayo Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mountain Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winchester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KY 4 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East New Circle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
Start on Leslie Drive
Turn left onto Combs Drive
Turn right onto North Mayo Trail
Continue on North Mayo Trail
Take the exit slight right
Turn left
Continue on Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
Turn right onto Winchester Road
Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
Turn left onto Floyd Drive
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 8m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington-Fayette, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Coal Run Village, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Coal Run Village, KY
This is one driving day of about 135.5 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.8 mi from Coal Run Village, KY · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$20.12 one way
$40.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.69 | $45.38 |
| premium | $4.65 | $24.83 | $49.65 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $28.29 | $56.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.23 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.97 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Coal Run Village on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Lexington-Fayette on Saturday
Local time
9:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Meads, KY
68 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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