Origin
Lexington, KY
Afternoon in Lexington on Wednesday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, KY to Cynthiana, KY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
53m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cynthiana, KY
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Trip Overview
This 33-mile drive from Lexington, KY to Cynthiana, KY is a quick, one-day trip that will take about 53 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The route primarily utilizes Russell Cave Road, New Circle Road, and Leesburg Pike, offering a local driving experience with a low highway share of only 4%. This journey is best suited for a single day, allowing you to explore without needing an overnight stay. The drive's character is more about local roads than high-speed travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
16.5 miles from Lexington, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With just a 4% highway share, you'll mostly be on local roads as you make your way from Lexington to Cynthiana. The longest stretch without a turn is 19.9 miles on Russell Cave Road, giving you a bit of time to settle in before the road begins to wind more. This drive offers a genuine feel for the local Kentucky landscape as you navigate through various road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Russell Cave Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near KY 4 / New Circle Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.9 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (KY 353 / Russell Cave Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (US 27 Business / Paris Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m 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.
6
7.4 mi into trip
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~14m in
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KY 353 / Russell Cave Road
Turn right onto KY 353 / Russell Cave Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
30.8 mi into trip
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~48m in
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US 27 Business / Paris Pike
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business / Paris Pike toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
5
30.9 mi into trip
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~48m in
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US 27 Business / Paris Pike
Right onto US 27 Business / Paris Pike toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
5
32.8 mi into trip
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~52m in
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KY 982 / South Church Street
Turn left onto KY 982 / South Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Cave Road | 19.9 mi | 29m |
| New Circle Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Leesburg Pike | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Paris Pike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Pimlico Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Yellowstone Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Alumni Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Russell Cave Road
— 19.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and Cynthiana, 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
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pimlico Parkway
4
Turn left onto Yellowstone Parkway
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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Yellowstone Parkway
5
Turn left onto Alumni Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Alumni Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward KY 4 East
7
Merge onto KY 4
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto KY 353
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Russell Cave Road
Use the right lane.
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
3.5 mi
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4 min
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Leesburg Pike
10
Enter roundabout onto US 27 Business
152 ft
·
6 sec
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Paris Pike
Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
11
Continue on US 27 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Paris Pike
Toward US 27 Business North: Cynthiana
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on KY 32; US27 Business
355 ft
·
12 sec
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John Hunt Morgan Bridge
13
Turn right onto West Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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West Bridge Street
14
Turn left onto KY 982
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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South Church Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Church Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 53-minute duration and 33-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can leave Lexington at your leisure, as there are no major stops planned and the fuel cost is a minimal $5. It's a good idea to be mindful of the numerous turns, especially as you transition between Russell Cave Road, New Circle Road, and Leesburg Pike. Enjoy the ease of this short journey and perhaps plan to stop for a break when you feel like it, rather than adhering to a strict schedule.
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 16.5 miles from Lexington, KY, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 33 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.5 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cynthiana, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lexington, KY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lexington, KY
This is one driving day of about 33 miles and 53m.
At 33 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Russell Cave Road for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Lexington, KY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Arriving in Cynthiana, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cynthiana, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Cynthiana, KY
Afternoon in Cynthiana on Wednesday
Local time
4:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
23 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
53m 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 Cynthiana, KY covers 33 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Russell Cave Road, New Circle Road, Leesburg Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 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 $5.16 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 33 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.9 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (KY 353 / Russell Cave Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (US 27 Business / Paris Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Lexington, KY to Cynthiana, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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