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Trip from Maysville, KY to Lexington, KY

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

69.4 mi

112 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

8 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

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 Maysville, KY to Lexington, KY covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 68, US 68 Business, Lexington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.8 miles on US 68. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

34.7 miles from Maysville, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 69.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 68 and US 68 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.8 miles on US 68.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 68 and US 68 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.1 miles (KY 4 / West New Circle Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
46.9 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | US 68 Business / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
62.1 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | KY 4 / West New Circle Road

Turn left onto KY 4 / West New Circle Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward Alumni Drive

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 16 Toward Alumni Drive
4
68 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Yellowstone Parkway

Turn right onto Yellowstone Parkway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 68 22.8 mi 27m
US 68 Business 17.2 mi 23m
Lexington Road 6.8 mi 7m
Paris Pike 5.9 mi 6m
West New Circle Road 5.2 mi 8m
Coughlin Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
US 62 1.7 mi 2m
North Broadway 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 68 — 22.8 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on KY 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · Forest Avenue
2

Turn sharp left onto US 62; KY 10

2.9 mi · 4 min · Coughlin Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 62; US 68

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 62; US 68
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Continue on US 68 Business

17 mi · 23 min · US 68 Business
5

Continue on US 68; KY 165

23 mi · 27 min · US 68; KY 165
6

Continue on US 460; US 68 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
7

Turn right onto US 460; US 68 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bank Row Street
8

At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Continue on US 27; US 68

6.8 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road
10

Continue on US 27; US 68

5.9 mi · 6 min · Paris Pike
11

Continue on US 27; US 68

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
12

Turn left onto KY 4

5.2 mi · 8 min · West New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 16 Toward Alumni Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto Alumni Drive

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Alumni Drive
15

Turn right onto Yellowstone Parkway

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Yellowstone Parkway
16

Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pimlico Parkway
17

Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive
18

Turn right onto Coldstream Drive

261 ft · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Coldstream Drive

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 34.7 miles from Maysville, KY, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 69.4 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.7 miles or 46m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington, KY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Maysville, 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 Maysville, KY

This is one driving day of about 69.4 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maysville, 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 US 68 for about 22.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.7 mi from Maysville, KY · 46m into the drive

Downtown Lexington-Fayette, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lexington-Fayette, KY

35 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

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Maysville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lexington, KY

The final approach into Lexington, 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 Lexington, 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

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 near mile 69.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.54 one way

$21.08 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $11.62 $23.24
premium $4.80 $13.10 $26.20
diesel $5.64 $15.42 $30.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer Store #161 - Tesla Supercharger

Lexington, KY

Tesla

20 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Lexington, KY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pinnacle Ford

Nicholasville, KY

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

The Manchester

Lexington, KY

DIRT_ROAD

3 DCFC

OUTSIDE 1 HYLVL3SIDE

Lexington, KY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

OUTSIDE 1 HYLVL3INV

Lexington, KY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

OUTSIDE 1 GSPARKINGLVL3LS

Lexington, KY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

OUTSIDE 1 GSPARKINGLVL3RS

Lexington, KY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 2 DIRT_ROAD: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.29 $3.33
Efficient EV 17.4 0 $6.07 $2.78
EV Truck/SUV 27.8 0 $9.72 $4.44

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 days ago

Origin

Maysville, KY

Evening in Maysville on Sunday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lexington, KY

Evening in Lexington on Sunday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

1 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 33m 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 Maysville, KY to Lexington, KY covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 68, US 68 Business, Lexington 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 34.7 miles from Maysville, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.54 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 33m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 62; KY 10 / Coughlin Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.9 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 62.1 miles (KY 4 / West New Circle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Maysville, KY to Lexington, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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