Trip from Lexington, KY to North Corbin, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

83.7 mi

135 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 21 min

4 AM

1h 28m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 40m

12 PM

1h 39m

3 PM

1h 41m

5 PM

1h 49m

8 PM

1h 31m

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 North Corbin, KY covers 83.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Athens Boonesboro Road, Richmond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.09 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

41.9 miles from Lexington, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 83.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 83.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Athens Boonesboro Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.3 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 13 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 74.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Athens Boonesboro Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gainesway Drive.

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 1h 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gainesway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pimlico Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 25; US 421 / Richmond Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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

4

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pimlico Parkway

Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway

Navigation decision point

5

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 25; US 421 / Richmond Road

Turn right onto US 25; US 421 / Richmond Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5

7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

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

Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	74.3 mi	1h 19m
Athens Boonesboro Road	2.4 mi	2m
Richmond Road	1.5 mi	2m
Man O War Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m
Corbin Bypass	1.2 mi	1m
Pimlico Parkway	1.2 mi	2m
North Cherry Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
West Dixie Highway	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 74.3 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and North Corbin, 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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pimlico Parkway

4

Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard

5

Turn right onto US 25; US 421

1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

Use the right lane.

6

Continue on KY 418

2.4 mi · 2 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South: Knoxville

8

Merge onto I 75

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

10

Turn left onto US 25E

1.2 mi · 1 min · Corbin Bypass

11

Turn right onto KY 3431

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Cherry Avenue

12

Turn right onto US 25W

0.1 mi · 13 sec · West Dixie Highway

13

Arrive at destination

US 25W

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 41.9 miles from Lexington, KY, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.3 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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.9 miles or 48m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Corbin, 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 83.7 miles and 1h 35m.

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 I 75 for about 74.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.9 mi from Lexington, KY · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, 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

Richmond, KY

Fuel and coffee

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

Mount Vernon, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.3 miles.

Arriving in North Corbin, KY

The final approach into North Corbin, 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

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

Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

National Monument

The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 54.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.09 one way

$26.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$14.37	$28.73
premium	$4.89	$16.11	$32.21
diesel	$5.61	$18.48	$36.96

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

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.1	$8.79	$4.02
Efficient EV	20.9	$7.32	$3.35
EV Truck/SUV	33.5	$11.72	$5.36

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

6:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Corbin, KY

Evening in North Corbin on Friday

Local time

6:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

5 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 35m 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 North Corbin, KY covers 83.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Athens Boonesboro Road, Richmond 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 41.9 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 $13.09 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 is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gainesway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Pimlico Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 25; US 421 / Richmond Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield 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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