Road Trips from Lexington, KY
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
45
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
29
Under 2 hours
22 total in this range
Louisville, KY
1h 37m80.3 mi one way
Beattyville, KY
1h 32m73.2 mi one way
Okolona, KY
1h 37m81.5 mi one way
Newburg, KY
1h 36m77.3 mi one way
Buechel, KY
1h 32m74.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
18 total in this range
Georgetown, KY
3h 24m166 mi one way
Cumberland, KY
3h 12m166.6 mi one way
Cloverport, KY
2h 54m146.5 mi one way
Morgantown, KY
2h 59m148.5 mi one way
Bowling Green, KY
2h 58m156.7 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Georgetown, KY
3h 24m166 mi one way
Louisville, KY
1h 37m80.3 mi one way
Beattyville, KY
1h 32m73.2 mi one way
Okolona, KY
1h 37m81.5 mi one way
Louisville, KY
1h 37m80.3 mi one way
Elizabethtown, KY
1h 43m88.3 mi one way
Bowling Green, KY
2h 58m156.7 mi one way
Ashland, KY
2h 19m122.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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