Origin
Lexington, KY
Late night in Lexington on Saturday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, KY to Park Hills, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
84.3 mi
136 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Hills, KY
Vitali Adutskevich
Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington, KY to Park Hills, KY covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Newtown Pike, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.9 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.18 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.
Midpoint
42.2 miles from Lexington, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 84.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 84.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Newtown Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.9 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Newtown Pike. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gainesway Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 84.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Gainesway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Greentree Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Gainesway Drive
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Greentree Road
Turn right onto Greentree Road
Navigation decision point
7
11.7 mi into trip
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~19m in
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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
8
82.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 189
Toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills
6
82.9 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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KY 1072 / Kyles Lane
Turn sharp left onto KY 1072 / Kyles Lane
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Park Hills, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
9.2 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 70.9 mi | 1h 17m |
| Newtown Pike | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| I 64 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Chinoe Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Tates Creek Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oliver Lewis Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Euclid Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Alumni Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 70.9 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and Park Hills, KY.
1
Start on Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
11 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
2
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gainesway Drive
3
Turn right onto Greentree Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Greentree Road
4
Continue on Chinoe Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Chinoe Road
5
Turn left onto Alumni Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alumni Drive
6
Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Tates Creek Road
7
Continue on East High Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East High Street
8
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Euclid Avenue
9
Continue on Avenue of Champions
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Avenue of Champions
10
Continue on Winslow Street
421 ft
·
15 sec
·
Winslow Street
11
Turn left onto South Upper Street
227 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Upper Street
12
Turn right onto Bolivar Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bolivar Street
13
Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Oliver Lewis Way
14
Continue on US 25; KY 922
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Newtown Pike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
16
Merge onto I 64; I 75
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; I 75
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
71 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 189
Toward KY 1072: Fort Wright, Park Hills
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn sharp left onto KY 1072
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kyles Lane
20
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127; KY 1072
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dixie Highway
21
Turn left onto KY 1072
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Sleepy Hollow Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn sharp right onto Amsterdam Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Amsterdam Road
23
Turn right onto Hamilton Road
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hamilton Road
24
Turn right
60 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 42.2 miles from Lexington, KY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Park Hills, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lexington, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lexington, KY
This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Lexington, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 70.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.2 mi from Lexington, KY · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.2 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 miles.
Arriving in Park Hills, KY
The final approach into Park Hills, 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
$13.18 one way
$26.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.61 | $37.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.85 | $4.05 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Park Hills, KY
Late night in Park Hills on Saturday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Georgetown, KY
42 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
1h 41m 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 Park Hills, KY covers 84.3 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Newtown Pike, I 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.2 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 $13.18 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 84.3 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (Gainesway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Greentree Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Lexington, KY to Park Hills, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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