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Trip from Lexington, KY to Augusta, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

83.3 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lexington, KY to Augusta, KY covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Maysville Road, AA Highway, Millersburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.5 miles on Maysville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.02 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

41.6 miles from Lexington, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 83.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 83.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maysville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 23.5 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 14 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 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 83.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.9 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (US 27; US 68 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Gainesway Drive

Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

Navigation decision point

5
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | 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
7.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 27; US 68 / North Broadway

Turn right onto US 27; US 68 / North Broadway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
62.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | US 68 / Clyde T. Barbour Highway

Turn left onto US 68 / Clyde T. Barbour Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
66.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Maysville Road 23.5 mi 30m
AA Highway 12.8 mi 15m
Millersburg Road 6.9 mi 8m
Lexington Road 6.8 mi 8m
Paris Pike 5.9 mi 6m
New Circle Road 5.2 mi 8m
Carlisle Bypass 3.9 mi 5m
Clyde T. Barbour Highway 3.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Maysville Road — 23.5 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and Augusta, KY.

1

Start on Coldstream Drive

261 ft · 13 sec · Coldstream Drive
2

Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · 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 · Yellowstone Parkway
5

Turn left onto Alumni Drive

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Alumni Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward KY 4 East
7

Merge onto KY 4

5.2 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn right onto US 27; US 68

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on US 27; US 68

5.9 mi · 6 min · Paris Pike
10

Continue on US 27; US 68

6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
11

Continue on US 68 Business

2.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
12

Continue on US 68 Business

6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
13

Continue on US 68

2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
14

Continue on US 68

2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
15

Continue on US 68

3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass
16

Continue on US 68

24 mi · 30 min · Maysville Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn left onto US 68

3.9 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway
Use the left lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville
19

Merge onto KY 9; KY 10; AA

13 mi · 15 min · AA Highway
20

Turn right onto KY 19

3.2 mi · 5 min · Augusta Chatham Road
21

Turn left onto KY 8

0.6 mi · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard
22

Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

224 ft · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street
23

Turn left onto East 4th Street

158 ft · 8 sec · East 4th Street
24

Turn right

161 ft · 11 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 41.6 miles from Lexington, KY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 18 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.6 miles or 56m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Augusta, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lexington, KY

This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lexington, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Maysville Road for about 23.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Lexington, KY · 56m into the drive

seat of Nicholas County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carlisle, KY

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

Paris, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carlisle, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Augusta, KY

The final approach into Augusta, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument

National Monument

The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.02 one way

$26.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.30 $28.60
premium $4.89 $16.03 $32.06
diesel $5.61 $18.39 $36.78

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: 29.1 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 0 $8.75 $4.00
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.29 $3.33
EV Truck/SUV 33.3 0 $11.66 $5.33

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lexington, KY

Evening in Lexington on Friday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Augusta, KY

Evening in Augusta on Friday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Carlisle, 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

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 52m 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 Augusta, KY covers 83.3 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Maysville Road, AA Highway, Millersburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.6 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 $13.02 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 83.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.9 miles (KY 4 / New Circle Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (US 27; US 68 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lexington, KY to Augusta, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument.

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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