Origin
Lexington, KY
Late night in Lexington on Saturday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington, KY to Owingsville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owingsville, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lexington, KY to Owingsville, KY covers 46.5 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Man O War Boulevard, Winchester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 46.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 46.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Man O War Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.2 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Man O War Boulevard. You will hit about 10 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 46.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (Pimlico Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 60 / Winchester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Gainesway Drive
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Pimlico Parkway
Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway
Navigation decision point
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 60 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
44.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville
5
46.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 60; KY 36 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; KY 36 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 33.2 mi | 35m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Winchester Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Haley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pimlico Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Highway 36 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Slate Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gainesway Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 33.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, KY and Owingsville, 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
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto KY 859
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haley Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge onto I 64
9.7 mi
·
10 min
·
I 64
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 64
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 121
Toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville
11
Turn left onto East Highway 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Highway 36
12
Continue on KY 36
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Slate Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; KY 36
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 60; KY 36
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Lexington, KY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Lexington, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Owingsville, KY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Owingsville, KY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Owingsville, KY
Late night in Owingsville on Saturday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Winchester, KY
23 mi in
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
58m 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 Owingsville, KY covers 46.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Man O War Boulevard, Winchester 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 23.2 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 $7.27 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 46.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (Pimlico Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 60 / Winchester Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lexington, KY to Owingsville, 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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