Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
125.7 mi
202 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Photo: Brady Wilson
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Burkesville, KY covers 125.7 miles and takes about 2h 35m 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, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.09 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
62.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 125.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Burkesville, KY is easy. At 2h 35m 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 Burkesville, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East New Circle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nicholasville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nicholasville Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chenault Bridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Burkesville, KY.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
Turn right onto East New Circle Road
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass
Continue on Lexington Road
Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Continue on Lexington Road
Continue on East Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto Wilderness Road
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn left onto South 4th Street
Continue on Hustonville Road
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right onto Burkesville Road
Continue on Albany Road
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burkesville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lexington-Fayette, 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY
This is one driving day of about 125.7 miles and 2h 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.8 mi from Lexington-Fayette, KY · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Burkesville, 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 Burkesville, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$19.09 one way
$38.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.09 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.20 | $6.03 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.60 | $8.04 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Burkesville on Sunday
Local time
8:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Nicholasville, KY
63 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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