Origin
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Morning in Lexington-Fayette on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Providence, KY
Data updated 4 minutes ago
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
213 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
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6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Providence, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Providence, KY covers 213 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, Nebo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.7 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 213 miles, with most of the trip on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.7 miles on Western Kentucky Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Kentucky Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 97.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Western Kentucky Parkway and Bluegrass Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 213 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
8
87 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
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 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Wes...
8
87.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western...
6
87.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
6
195.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 116
Toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Providence, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
Elizabethtown
13.7 mi in
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~20m
Paducah
87 mi in
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~1h 40m
Western Kentucky Parkway West
87.3 mi in
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~1h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 97.7 mi | 1h 44m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 70.6 mi | 1h 15m |
| Nebo Road | 14 mi | 20m |
| I 69 | 9.2 mi | 9m |
| East New Circle Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Versailles Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Westerfield Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lexington Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Western Kentucky Parkway
— 97.7 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Providence, KY.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
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42 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Floyd Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 4
7.2 mi
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10 min
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East New Circle Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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44 sec
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 60
4.5 mi
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6 min
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Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 60
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Lexington Road
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Elizabethtown
8
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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I 65
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 91C-A
Toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 91C-B
Toward US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Paducah, Elizabethtown
14
Merge onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38C
Toward I 69 North: Henderson
16
Continue on I 169
0.3 mi
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21 sec
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I 169
17
Merge onto I 69
9.2 mi
·
9 min
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I 69
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 116
Toward KY 281: Madisonville, Providence
19
Turn left onto KY 281
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Ford Road
20
Continue on US 41 Alternate
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Nebo Road
21
Continue on US 41 Alternate
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
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Main Street
22
Continue on US 41 Alternate
5.5 mi
·
8 min
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Nebo Road
23
Turn left onto KY 120
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Westerfield Drive
24
Continue on KY 120; KY 293
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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East Main Street
25
Turn right onto KY 109
28 ft
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0 sec
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North Broadway Street
26
Arrive at destination
KY 109
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.7 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.5 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Providence, 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 213 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lexington-Fayette, 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.
The longest stretch is on Western Kentucky Parkway for about 97.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.5 mi from Lexington-Fayette, KY · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 106.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Western Kentucky Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.7 miles.
Arriving in Providence, KY
The final approach into Providence, 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 Providence, 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
$33.30 one way
$66.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.56 | $73.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.03 | $94.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.9 | 0 | $22.37 | $10.22 |
| Efficient EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.64 | $8.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.82 | $13.63 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Providence, KY
Late night in Providence on Wednesday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Providence, KY covers 213 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Kentucky Parkway, Bluegrass Parkway, Nebo 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 106.5 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 $33.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 213 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Providence, KY, road signs point toward Elizabethtown, Paducah and Western Kentucky Parkway West.
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