Origin
Flatwoods, KY
Late night in Flatwoods on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flatwoods, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
116.5 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flatwoods, KY
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Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flatwoods, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY covers 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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, Argillite Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.5 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.21 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
58.3 miles from Flatwoods, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 116.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.5 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 19 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 96.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 207 / Argillite Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 5.6 miles (KY 67 / Industrial Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 207 / Argillite Road
Turn left onto KY 207 / Argillite Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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KY 207; KY 693 / Bellefonte Road
Turn right onto KY 207; KY 693 / Bellefonte Road
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
7
112.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
8
113.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 96.5 mi | 1h 43m |
| Industrial Parkway | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Argillite Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Winchester Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Greenbo Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East New Circle Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 75 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bellefonte Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 96.5 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flatwoods, KY and Lexington-Fayette, 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
96 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 64
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
12
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 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
·
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 58.3 miles from Flatwoods, KY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.5 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 58.3 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 48m
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 Flatwoods, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 116.5 miles and 2h 14m.
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 96.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.3 mi from Flatwoods, KY · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Flatwoods, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.5 miles.
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
$18.21 one way
$36.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
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: 40.8 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 | 34.9 | 0 | $12.23 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.46 |
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.
Destination
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Late night in Lexington-Fayette on Thursday
Local time
12:00 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 14m 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-Fayette, KY covers 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Industrial Parkway, Argillite Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.3 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 $18.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 116.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 5.6 miles (KY 67 / Industrial Parkway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Flatwoods, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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