Origin
Lexington, KY
Night in Lexington on Friday
Local time
10:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Trip from Lexington, KY to Guthrie, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
209.8 mi
338 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guthrie, KY
Drones Flown
Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington, KY to Guthrie, KY covers 209.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gainesway Drive, Tates Creek Road, KY 4 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.9 miles from Lexington, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 209.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 209.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gainesway Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lexington, KY to Guthrie, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesway Drive | — | — |
| Tates Creek Road | — | — |
| KY 4 West | — | — |
| New Circle Road | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
| Versailles Road | — | — |
| Lexington Road | — | — |
| Elizabethtown | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Gainesway Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and Guthrie, KY.
1
Start on Coldstream Drive
262 ft
·
12 sec
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Coldstream Drive
2
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gainesway Drive
3
Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Tates Creek Road
4
Turn left onto KY 4 West: New Circle Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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KY 4 West: New Circle Road
5
Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
New Circle Road
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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US 60 West: Versailles
7
Continue on Versailles Road
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
8
Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Elizabethtown
10
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
11
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 165: Owensboro
15
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
17
Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
18
Continue on Bowling Green Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Bowling Green Road
19
Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jefferson Davis Highway
20
Continue on Bowling Green Road
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bowling Green Road
21
Turn left onto East 9th Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 9th Street
22
Continue on Clarksville Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Clarksville Road
23
Continue on West 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West 9th Street
24
Continue on Clarksville Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Clarksville Road
25
Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Russellville Road
26
Turn left onto Ewing Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ewing Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.9 miles from Lexington, KY, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.9 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guthrie, 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 209.8 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.9 mi from Lexington, KY · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.9 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guthrie, KY
The final approach into Guthrie, 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 Guthrie, 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
$32.80 one way
$65.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.37 | $80.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.32 | $92.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.03 | $10.07 |
| Efficient EV | 52.5 | 0 | $18.36 | $8.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.37 | $13.43 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Guthrie, KY
Night in Guthrie on Friday
Local time
9:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Guthrie, KY covers 209.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gainesway Drive, Tates Creek Road, KY 4 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.9 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 $32.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lexington, KY to Guthrie, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lexington, KY to Guthrie, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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