The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Flatwoods, KY covers 116.9 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 96.6 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.28 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
58.4 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 116.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 116.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.6 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 21 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 96.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Industrial Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 116.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington
6
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 East: Winchester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 60 East: Winchester
7
2.9 mi into trip|~5m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisvi...
8
3.5 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
6
101 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 179
Toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Flatwoods, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Greenup along the way.
Greenup
101 mi in|~1h 51m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
96.6 mi
1h 43m
Industrial Parkway
9.5 mi
10m
Argillite Road
3.8 mi
6m
Winchester Road
1.9 mi
2m
Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
East New Circle Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Bellefonte Road
0.3 mi
<1m
I 75
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 96.6 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Flatwoods, KY.
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Start on this road
0.1 mi·42 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi·26 sec·Floyd Drive
3
Turn right onto KY 4
0.5 mi·49 sec·East New Circle Road
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 13Toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward US 60 East: Winchester
6
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·2 min·Winchester Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, LouisvilleUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 75
0.2 mi·13 sec·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 111Toward I 64 East: Winchester, AshlandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 64
16 mi·16 min·I 64
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
81 mi·1 hr 26 min·I 64
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 179Toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
13
Continue on KY 67
9.5 mi·10 min·Industrial Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
15
At end of road, turn right onto KY 207
1.1 mi·2 min·Argillite Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto KY 207; KY 503
2.2 mi·3 min·Argillite Road
17
Continue on KY 207
1.3 mi·2 min·Greenbo Boulevard
18
At end of road, turn right onto KY 207; KY 693
0.3 mi·38 sec·Bellefonte Road
19
Turn left onto KY 207
0.6 mi·1 min·Argillite Road
20
Turn right onto KY 750
23 ft·0 sec·Powell Lane
21
Arrive at destination
KY 750
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 58.4 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.6 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flatwoods, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lexington-Fayette, 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 96.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Lexington-Fayette, KY
· 1h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.6 miles.
Arriving in Flatwoods, KY
The final approach into Flatwoods, 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 Flatwoods, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.28 one way
$36.55 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.07
$40.13
premium
$4.89
$22.50
$44.99
diesel
$5.61
$25.81
$51.62
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: 40.9 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
35.1
0
$12.27
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.37
$7.48
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
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Afternoon
in Lexington-Fayette on Thursday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Flatwoods, KY
Afternoon
in Flatwoods on Thursday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY to Flatwoods, KY covers 116.9 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 58.4 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.28 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 116.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Flatwoods, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Greenup along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.
