Trip from Lexington, KY to Brooks, KY

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

85.3 mi

137 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 34m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 57m

10 AM

1h 47m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

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.

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Trip Overview

This 85.3-mile drive from Lexington, KY to Brooks, KY is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 41 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion. The primary roads include I-64 and the Gene Snyder Freeway, making it a familiar driving experience for many. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Southeast region for this entire journey through Kentucky.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

42.7 miles from Lexington, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a drive that is 67% highway, meaning a significant portion of your time will be spent on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.7 miles on I-64, offering a good period of consistent travel. While primarily highway, the route incorporates segments of Frankfort Road, which may offer a slight change of pace. Overall, the personality of this drive is direct and efficient, prioritizing getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 38.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Gene Snyder Freeway. 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 85.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 13 key points

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

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m 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.

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

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.

80.9 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South: Nashville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 10B Toward I 65 South: Nashville

84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward KY 1526: Brooks Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 121 Toward KY 1526: Brooks Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	38.7 mi	41m
Gene Snyder Freeway	15.3 mi	17m
Frankfort Road	6 mi	6m
New Circle Road	5.8 mi	7m
Versailles Road	5.5 mi	7m
Lexington Road	3.6 mi	4m
I 65	3.3 mi	3m
Frankfort Highway	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 38.7 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Coldstream Drive

261 ft · 11 sec · Coldstream Drive

Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive

Turn right onto KY 1974

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Tates Creek Road

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward KY 4 West: New Circle Road

Merge onto KY 4

5.8 mi · 7 min · New Circle Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 5B Toward US 60 West: Versailles Use the right lane.

Continue on US 60

4.7 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 60

3.6 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road

Turn slight right onto US 60

1.6 mi · 1 min · Versailles Bypass

Continue on US 60; US 62

6.0 mi · 6 min · Frankfort Road

Continue on US 60

1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway

Continue on US 60

0.8 mi · 1 min · Versailles Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 64

39 mi · 41 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

Merge onto I 265; KY 841

15 mi · 17 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 10B Toward I 65 South: Nashville Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 65

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 121 Toward KY 1526: Brooks Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto KY 1526

0.2 mi · 26 sec · John Harper Highway

Continue on KY 1526

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Brooks Hill Road

Arrive at destination

KY 1526

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 41-minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid any potential commuter traffic, especially as you approach the Louisville area. Since there are no designated stops, plan your own breaks as needed; a good point to consider a quick stretch might be after the 38.7-mile segment on I-64. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $13 cost suggests a straightforward fuel strategy, but it's always wise to be aware of your consumption, especially on highway stretches.

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 42.7 miles from Lexington, KY, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 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 Brooks, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 85.3 miles and 1h 41m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 38.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.7 mi from Lexington, KY · 52m into the drive

city in Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nicholasville, KY

43 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

Louisville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nicholasville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brooks, KY

The final approach into Brooks, 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 Brooks, KY.

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

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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 2.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.34 one way

$26.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$14.64	$29.28
premium	$4.89	$16.42	$32.83
diesel	$5.61	$18.83	$37.67

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: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer Store #161 - Tesla Supercharger

Lexington, KY

Tesla

20 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Louisville, KY

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Lexington, KY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Louisville, KY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Frisch's Big Boy - Tesla Supercharger

Frankfort, KY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Pinnacle Ford

Nicholasville, KY

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Flying J 663

Waddy, KY

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Thorntons, 14101 Shelbyville, Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 BP_PULSE: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 DIRT_ROAD: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.6	$8.96	$4.09
Efficient EV	21.3	$7.46	$3.41
EV Truck/SUV	34.1	$11.94	$5.46

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Lexington, KY

Morning in Lexington on Wednesday

Local time

8:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooks, KY

Morning in Brooks on Wednesday

Local time

8:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

11 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 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 Brooks, KY covers 85.3 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 64, Gene Snyder Freeway, Frankfort 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 42.7 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 $13.34 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.

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

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