Origin
Glasgow, KY
Evening in Glasgow on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glasgow, KY to Lexington, KY
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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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 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, KY
Oleksandr Kobuta
Trip Overview
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Lexington, KY covers 137.3 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 South Race Street, West Washington Street, South Green Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.85 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
68.7 miles from Glasgow, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 137.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Race Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Lexington, KY is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glasgow, KY to Lexington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Race Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Green Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burkesville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 127 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Race Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on West Main Street
236 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Race Street
279 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Race Street
3
Turn left onto West Washington Street
266 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Washington Street
4
Turn left onto South Green Street
374 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Green Street
5
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on Burkesville Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Burkesville Road
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
48 mi
·
51 min
·
Cumberland Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Jamestown, Russell Springs
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 127: Jamestown, Russell Springs
10
Merge left
48 mi
·
56 min
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto Wilderness Road
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wilderness Road
13
Continue on East Lexington Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lexington Avenue
14
Continue on Lexington Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
15
Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
16
Continue on Chenault Bridge Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chenault Bridge Road
17
Turn left onto Lexington Road
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
18
Continue on Danville Road
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Danville Road
19
Turn right onto South Main Street
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto Lexington Road
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lexington Road
21
Continue on Nicholasville Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Nicholasville Road
22
Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
KY 4 East: New Circle Road
23
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Circle Road
24
Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
KY 1974: Lexington
25
Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Tates Creek Road
26
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gainesway Drive
27
Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
28
Arrive at your 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 68.7 miles from Glasgow, KY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
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 Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, KY
This is one driving day of about 137.3 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glasgow, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.7 mi from Glasgow, KY · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Glasgow, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lexington, 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
$20.85 one way
$41.71 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.92 | $51.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.50 | $61.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Lexington, KY
Evening in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
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 Glasgow, KY to Lexington, KY covers 137.3 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 South Race Street, West Washington Street, South Green Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 miles from Glasgow, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.85 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.
The drive from Glasgow, KY to Lexington, KY is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glasgow, KY to Lexington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Glasgow, KY to Lexington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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