Origin
Lexington, KY
Afternoon in Lexington on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, KY to Anchorage, KY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anchorage, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington, KY to Anchorage, KY covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Frankfort Road, New Circle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lexington, KY to Anchorage, KY covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 38.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near KY 4 / New Circle Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.7 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge onto KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
5
26.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
6
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
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, KY to Anchorage, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Eastwood along the way.
Eastwood
66.2 mi in
|
~1h 18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 38.4 mi | 41m |
| Frankfort Road | 6 mi | 6m |
| New Circle Road | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Versailles Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Lexington Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Frankfort Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Shelbyville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Versailles Bypass | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 38.4 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and Anchorage, KY.
1
Start on Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
2
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gainesway Drive
3
Turn right onto KY 1974
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Tates Creek Road
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward KY 4 West: New Circle Road
5
Merge onto KY 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 5B
Toward US 60 West: Versailles
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 60
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 60
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lexington Road
9
Turn slight right onto US 60
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Bypass
10
Continue on US 60; US 62
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
11
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
12
Continue on US 60
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Road
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
14
Merge onto I 64
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
16
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 60: Middletown, Eastwood
19
Turn left onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Shelbyville Road
Use the left / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto Evergreen Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Evergreen Road
21
Turn right onto Hazelwood Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hazelwood Road
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Hazelwood Road
22 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hazelwood Road
23
Arrive at destination
Hazelwood Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Lexington, KY · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Anchorage, KY
The final approach into Anchorage, 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
$10.91 one way
$21.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Anchorage, KY
Afternoon in Anchorage on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 26m 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, KY to Anchorage, KY covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Frankfort Road, New Circle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 miles from Lexington, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lexington, KY to Anchorage, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Eastwood along the way.
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