Origin
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Afternoon in Lexington-Fayette on Saturday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Crittenden, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Crittenden, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Crittenden, KY covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, I 64, East New Circle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 48.2 mi | 51m |
| I 64 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East New Circle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Violet Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Floyd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 48.2 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Crittenden, KY.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Floyd Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East New Circle Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
6
Merge onto I 64; I 75
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64; I 75
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 166
Toward KY 491: Crittenden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto KY 491
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Violet Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 25; KY 491
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
US 25; KY 491
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 56.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Floyd Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 27; US 68 / North Broadway
Turn right onto US 27; US 68 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
7
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward KY 491: Crittenden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 166
Toward KY 491: Crittenden
7
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
US 25; KY 491 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 25; KY 491 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.80 one way
$17.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.83 | $21.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Crittenden, KY
Afternoon in Crittenden on Saturday
Local time
4:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Georgetown, KY
28 mi in
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
22 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 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
56.3 mi in 1h 4m, mostly highway — 48.2 mi of that is on I 75.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 64. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Floyd Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Floyd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 27; US 68 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Crittenden, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Floyd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 27; US 68 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crittenden, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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