Origin
Beattyville, KY
Morning in Beattyville on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beattyville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beattyville, KY
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Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Beattyville to Lexington-Fayette, you are looking at a straightforward 72.3-mile trip. With an estimated travel time of 1 hour and 28 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel, making it an affordable connection between these two Southeast Kentucky locations. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including the Mountain Parkway, Slade Road, and I-64. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; it is designed for a quick, efficient transition between the regions.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Parkway | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| Slade Road | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| I 64 | 15.5 mi | 16m |
| Winchester Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East New Circle Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 75 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Floyd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— 32.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beattyville, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on Bradford Street
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
Bradford Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
76 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto KY 11; KY 52
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on KY 11
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Slade Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge onto Mountain Parkway
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Mountain Parkway
7
Merge onto I 64
16 mi
·
16 min
·
I 64
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
9
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
13
Merge onto KY 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New Circle Road
14
Turn left onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Floyd Drive
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Beattyville, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway
Turn left onto KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
8
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
4
71.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.30 one way
$22.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Morning in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Stanton, KY
36 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
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 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 67% of your time spent on major roads. You will navigate a mix of travel styles, starting with local roads like Slade Road before transitioning onto the high-speed corridors. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey occurs on the Mountain Parkway, where you will cover 32.7 miles of open road. Behind the wheel, you will notice the transition from the quieter stretches near Beattyville to the more structured, high-traffic environment of the interstate system as you approach Lexington. It is a predictable, consistent experience that favors steady momentum over technical maneuvering.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and Slade Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 72.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beattyville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.
Knoxville
67.8 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lexington-Fayette, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (KY 11; KY 52 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 67.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lexington-Fayette, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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