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Trip from Olive Hill, KY to Lexington, KY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

83.6 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 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Olive Hill, KY, KY

Olive Hill, KY

Rosa Stone

Trip Overview

The drive from Olive Hill, KY to Lexington, KY covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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 68.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.07 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

41.8 miles from Olive Hill, KY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 83.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 40m highway drive covering 83.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Man O War Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.3 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 15 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 68.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Man O War Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Railroad Street.

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 40m drive. You will face about 13 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 (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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 | Railroad Street

Turn right onto Railroad Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Scott Street

Turn left onto Scott Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 60

Turn left onto US 60

Navigation decision point

4
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
5
73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | US 60 / Winchester Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 68.3 mi 1h 13m
Man O War Boulevard 5.3 mi 8m
Winchester Road 3.1 mi 4m
KY 2 3 mi 5m
Haley Road 1.6 mi 2m
Pimlico Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
US 60 0.4 mi <1m
Gainesway Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 68.3 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on KY 986

97 ft · 3 sec · Cross Street
2

Turn right onto Railroad Street

221 ft · 9 sec · Railroad Street
3

Turn left onto Scott Street

372 ft · 14 sec · Scott Street
4

Turn left onto US 60

0.4 mi · 35 sec · US 60
5

Turn right onto KY 2

3.0 mi · 5 min · KY 2
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
7

Merge onto I 64

68 mi · 1 hr 13 min · I 64
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
9

Turn left onto KY 859

1.6 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
10

At end of road, turn right onto US 60

3.1 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road
11

Turn left onto KY 1425

5.3 mi · 8 min · Man O War Boulevard
12

Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pimlico Parkway
13

Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive
14

Turn right onto Coldstream Drive

261 ft · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
15

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 41.8 miles from Olive Hill, KY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.3 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 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.8 miles or 47m 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 19m

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 Olive Hill, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Olive Hill, KY

This is one driving day of about 83.6 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Olive Hill, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 68.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.8 mi from Olive Hill, KY · 47m into the drive

city in Bath County, Kentucky

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Owingsville, 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.

Popular next leg

Owingsville, KY to Lexington, KY

46.4 mi · 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Morehead, KY

Fuel and coffee

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

Owingsville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.8 miles from Olive Hill, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.3 miles.

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.

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 83.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.07 one way

$26.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.35 $28.70
premium $4.89 $16.09 $32.18
diesel $5.61 $18.46 $36.92

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 Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01
Efficient EV 20.9 0 $7.31 $3.34
EV Truck/SUV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35

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 17, 2026

Origin

Olive Hill, KY

Morning in Olive Hill on Saturday

Local time

8:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lexington, KY

Morning in Lexington on Saturday

Local time

8:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

4 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 40m 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 Olive Hill, KY to Lexington, KY covers 83.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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 41.8 miles from Olive Hill, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.07 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 40m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Scott Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 60): Navigation decision point.

The route from Olive Hill, KY to Lexington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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