Origin
Knottsville, KY
Afternoon in Knottsville on Thursday
Local time
12:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
167.3 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knottsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY covers 167.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 144, Flaherty Road, Joe Prather Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.16 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.7 miles from Knottsville, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 167.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 167.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 144 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 144 | — | — |
| Flaherty Road | — | — |
| Joe Prather Highway | — | — |
| South Dixie Boulevard | — | — |
| North Dixie Highway | — | — |
| West Dixie Avenue | — | — |
| North Mulberry Street | — | — |
| Lexington | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 144
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knottsville, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on State Highway 144
12 mi
·
21 min
·
State Highway 144
2
Continue on State Highway 144
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 144
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 144
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 144
4
Continue straight
14 mi
·
15 min
5
Continue straight
2.8 mi
·
3 min
6
Continue straight
22 mi
·
25 min
7
Turn right onto Flaherty Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Flaherty Road
8
Continue on Joe Prather Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Joe Prather Highway
9
Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Dixie Boulevard
10
Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
South Dixie Boulevard
11
Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dixie Boulevard
12
Continue on North Dixie Highway
476 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
13
Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Dixie Highway
14
Continue on West Dixie Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dixie Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mulberry Street
16
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
17
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington, Bardstown
19
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 60 West: Frankfort
21
Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
22
Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
23
Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
KY 4 South: New Circle Road
24
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Circle Road
25
Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
KY 1974: Lexington
26
Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Tates Creek Road
27
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gainesway Drive
28
Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
29
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.7 miles from Knottsville, KY, or about 1h 25m 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 37 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.7 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
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 Knottsville, 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 Knottsville, KY
This is one driving day of about 167.3 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Knottsville, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.7 mi from Knottsville, KY · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Knottsville, 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
$26.16 one way
$52.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.94 | $73.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.64 | $6.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.42 | $10.71 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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, KY
Afternoon in Lexington on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
19 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 51m 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 Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY covers 167.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 144, Flaherty Road, Joe Prather Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Knottsville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.16 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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