The drive from Flatwoods, KY to Lexington, KY covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Industrial Parkway, Man O War Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.5 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.40 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
58.9 miles from Flatwoods, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 117.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 117.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.5 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 207 / Argillite Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 207 / Argillite Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (KY 207; KY 693 / Bellefonte Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (KY 207 / Greenbo Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|KY 207 / Argillite Road
Turn left onto KY 207 / Argillite Road
Navigation decision point
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|KY 207; KY 693 / Bellefonte Road
Turn right onto KY 207; KY 693 / Bellefonte Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|KY 207 / Greenbo Boulevard
Turn left onto KY 207 / Greenbo Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip|~10m in|KY 67 / Industrial Parkway
Turn sharp left onto KY 67 / Industrial Parkway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
108 mi into trip|~2h 2m in|US 60 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
90.5 mi
1h 37m
Industrial Parkway
9.8 mi
11m
Man O War Boulevard
5.3 mi
8m
Argillite Road
3.8 mi
7m
Winchester Road
3.1 mi
4m
Haley Road
1.6 mi
2m
Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 90.5 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatwoods, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on KY 750
23 ft·8 sec·Powell Lane
2
Turn left onto KY 207
0.6 mi·1 min·Argillite Road
3
Turn right onto KY 207; KY 693
0.3 mi·35 sec·Bellefonte Road
4
Turn left onto KY 207
1.3 mi·2 min·Greenbo Boulevard
5
Continue on KY 207
2.2 mi·3 min·Argillite Road
6
Continue on KY 207
1.1 mi·2 min·Argillite Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·29 sec
8
Turn sharp left onto KY 67
9.8 mi·11 min·Industrial Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
10
Merge onto I 64
91 mi·1 hr 37 min·I 64
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
12
Turn left onto KY 859
1.6 mi·2 min·Haley Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
3.1 mi·4 min·Winchester Road
14
Turn left onto KY 1425
5.3 mi·8 min·Man O War Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi·2 min·Pimlico Parkway
16
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
0.1 mi·18 sec·Gainesway Drive
17
Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft·9 sec·Coldstream Drive
18
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 58.9 miles from Flatwoods, KY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.5 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 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 49m
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 Flatwoods, 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 Flatwoods, KY
This is one driving day of about 117.7 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Flatwoods, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 90.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.9 mi from Flatwoods, KY
· 1h 8m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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 117.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.40 one way
$36.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.20
$40.41
premium
$4.89
$22.65
$45.30
diesel
$5.61
$25.99
$51.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.36
$5.65
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
EV Truck/SUV
47.1
0
$16.48
$7.53
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Flatwoods, KY
Morning
in Flatwoods on Saturday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lexington, KY
Morning
in Lexington on Saturday
Local time
6:38 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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 19m 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 Flatwoods, KY to Lexington, KY covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Industrial Parkway, Man O War Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.9 miles from Flatwoods, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.40 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 2h 19m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 207 / Argillite Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (KY 207; KY 693 / Bellefonte Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (KY 207 / Greenbo Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Flatwoods, KY to Lexington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
