Origin
Hazard, KY
Afternoon in Hazard on Friday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hazard, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
113 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazard, KY
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Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hazard, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mountain Parkway, KY 15 Business, KY 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.7 miles on Mountain Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.67 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
56.5 miles from Hazard, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 113 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 113 miles, with most of the trip on Mountain Parkway and KY 15 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.7 miles on Mountain Parkway.
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.
Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and KY 15 Business. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.2 miles (KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (KY 15): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive
Turn right onto KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
31.8 mi into trip
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~38m in
|
KY 15
Turn right onto KY 15
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
108.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m 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
110.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Parkway | 42.7 mi | 45m |
| KY 15 Business | 27.4 mi | 31m |
| KY 15 | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| I 64 | 15.5 mi | 16m |
| Park Road | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Winchester Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East New Circle Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— 42.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazard, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on Laurel Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Laurel Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto KY 1762
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
L O Davis Drive
3
Turn right onto KY 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Memorial Drive
4
Continue on KY 15 Business
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on KY 15 Business
27 mi
·
31 min
·
KY 15 Business
6
Continue on KY 15; KY 30
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Park Road
7
Turn right onto KY 15
19 mi
·
21 min
·
KY 15
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto Mountain Parkway
43 mi
·
45 min
·
Mountain Parkway
9
Merge onto I 64
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 64
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
11
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
15
Merge onto KY 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New Circle Road
16
Turn left onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Floyd Drive
17
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
18
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 56.5 miles from Hazard, KY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.7 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 6m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington-Fayette, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hazard, 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 Hazard, KY
This is one driving day of about 113 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hazard, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Mountain Parkway for about 42.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.5 mi from Hazard, KY · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Hazard, 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
$17.67 one way
$35.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.40 | $38.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.75 | $43.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
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: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.82 | $7.23 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Afternoon in Lexington-Fayette on Friday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
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 10m 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 Hazard, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain Parkway, KY 15 Business, KY 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Hazard, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.67 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 113 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.2 miles (KY 1762 / L O Davis Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles (KY 15 Business / Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 31.8 miles (KY 15): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hazard, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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