Origin
Lexington, KY
Afternoon in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, KY to Coal Run Village, KY
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
134.7 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coal Run Village, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lexington to Coal Run Village, expect a straightforward 134.7-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes. This trek is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of roughly $20, keeping the trip cost-effective for most travelers. The route stays entirely within Kentucky, transitioning from the heart of the state toward the southeast region. Because the drive is relatively short, you gain the flexibility to depart at your leisure while still enjoying a manageable time behind the wheel.
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
67.4 miles from Lexington, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will begin by tackling the longest uninterrupted stretch of the journey, covering 81.7 miles on the Mountain Parkway. Beyond this primary artery, the navigation transitions to US 23 and finally Old Middle Creek Road as you reach your destination. While the initial portion offers a fast-paced highway experience, the character of the road shifts as you exit the main parkway. Expect a consistent, efficient drive that prioritizes steady progress over technical maneuvering.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mountain Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and US 23. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gainesway Drive.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gainesway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pimlico Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 60 / Winchester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gainesway Drive
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pimlico Parkway
Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway
Navigation decision point
7
6.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 60 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
21.1 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Ca...
5
134.7 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
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Leslie Drive
Turn right onto Leslie Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Lexington, KY and Coal Run Village, KY, road signs point toward Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.
Mountain Parkway East
21.1 mi in
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~29m
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via Mountain Parkway
Prestonsburg
21.1 mi in
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~29m
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via Mountain Parkway
Campton
21.1 mi in
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~29m
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via Mountain Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Parkway | 81.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| US 23 | 20.4 mi | 23m |
| Old Middle Creek Road | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 64 | 9.7 mi | 10m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Winchester Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Haley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pimlico Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— 81.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and Coal Run Village, KY.
1
Start on Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
13 sec
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Coldstream Drive
2
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Gainesway Drive
3
Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Pimlico Parkway
4
Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto KY 859
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Haley Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge onto I 64
9.7 mi
·
10 min
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I 64
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Mountain Parkway
82 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Mountain Parkway
Toward Mountain Parkway east , Prestonsburg, Campton
10
Continue on KY 114
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Middle Creek Road
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
12
Merge onto US 23; US 460
20 mi
·
23 min
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US 23; US 460
13
Turn right onto Happy Valley Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Happy Valley Drive
14
Turn right onto Leslie Drive
240 ft
·
10 sec
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Leslie Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Leslie Drive
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under three hours, you have plenty of freedom to structure your departure to avoid peak traffic. Plan for at least one stop during your 134.7-mile transit to stretch your legs and refresh, especially as you transition off the Mountain Parkway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Lexington, as the $20 estimate assumes a direct route; having a full tank before hitting the highway ensures you won't need to hunt for stations during the longest 81.7-mile stretch. Use the flexibility of this short timeline to build in a break once you transition onto US 23, where the road environment begins to change.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.4 miles from Lexington, KY, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.7 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 Coal Run Village, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lexington, 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, KY
This is one driving day of about 134.7 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lexington, 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 Mountain Parkway for about 81.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.4 mi from Lexington, KY · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67.4 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Mountain Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.7 miles.
Arriving in Coal Run Village, KY
The final approach into Coal Run Village, 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 Coal Run Village, 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
$20.46 one way
$40.92 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.55 | $45.11 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.93 | $59.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.14 | $6.47 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.86 | $8.62 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Coal Run Village, KY
Afternoon in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m 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 Coal Run Village, KY covers 134.7 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mountain Parkway, US 23, Old Middle Creek 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 67.4 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 $20.46 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gainesway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pimlico Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 60 / Winchester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lexington, KY and Coal Run Village, KY, road signs point toward Mountain Parkway East, Prestonsburg and Campton.
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