Origin
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Afternoon in Lexington-Fayette on Thursday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Alexandria, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
79.8 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Alexandria, KY covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Floyd Drive, East New Circle Road, North Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.48 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
39.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m 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 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 79.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Floyd Drive 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY to Alexandria, KY is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY to Alexandria, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Drive | — | — |
| East New Circle Road | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
| I 75 North | — | — |
| KY 14 | — | — |
| Mary Grubbs Highway | — | — |
| School Road | — | — |
| Stephenson Mill Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Floyd Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Alexandria, KY.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Floyd Drive
3
Turn left onto East New Circle Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East New Circle Road
4
Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
5
Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
6
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
54 mi
·
57 min
·
I 75 North: Cincinnati
8
Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
9
Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Mary Grubbs Highway
10
Turn left onto School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
11
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stephenson Mill Road
12
Continue on Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Beaver Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
15
Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Walton Nicholson Road
16
Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Walton Nicholson Pike
17
Continue on Taylor Mill Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
18
Turn right onto Maverick Road
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Maverick Road
19
Turn right onto Staffordsburg Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Staffordsburg Road
20
Turn left onto Visalia Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Visalia Road
21
Turn left onto Decoursey Pike
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Decoursey Pike
22
Turn right
2.8 mi
·
5 min
23
Turn left onto Licking Pike
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Licking Pike
24
Turn straight
1.6 mi
·
3 min
25
Turn left onto Washington Street
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
26
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 39.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, or about 50m 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 50m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lexington-Fayette, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lexington-Fayette, KY
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Lexington-Fayette, KY · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alexandria, KY
The final approach into Alexandria, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.48 one way
$24.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Alexandria, KY
Afternoon in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
12:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
20 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
1h 41m 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 Alexandria, KY covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Floyd Drive, East New Circle Road, North Broadway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 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 $12.48 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY to Alexandria, KY is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY to Alexandria, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Alexandria, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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