Origin
Berea, KY
Late night in Berea on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berea, KY to Lexington, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berea, KY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Berea to Lexington covers a quick 36.1 miles, making it an ideal day trip that keeps you behind the wheel for only about 43 minutes. Because the distance is so manageable, you can easily complete the entire journey in one day without needing an overnight stay. You will rely primarily on I-75 before transitioning onto Athens Boonesboro Road and Richmond Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Both cities are situated within the Southeast region of Kentucky, ensuring a consistent travel experience as you move between them. It is a straightforward, practical commute that allows for maximum flexibility in your daily schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 27.8 mi | 29m |
| Athens Boonesboro Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Richmond Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pimlico Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Gainesway Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Coldstream Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 27.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berea, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on US 25; KY 21
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
3
Merge onto I 75
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 104
Toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
361 ft
·
11 sec
6
Continue on KY 418
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Athens Boonesboro Road
7
Continue on US 25; US 421
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Road
8
Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pimlico Parkway
10
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Gainesway Drive
11
Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 104
Toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Pimlico Parkway
Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
36 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Gainesway Drive
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lexington, KY
Late night in Lexington on Tuesday
Local time
5:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 80% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will handle the bulk of the mileage on a 27.8-mile stretch along I-75, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto Athens Boonesboro Road and Richmond Road to navigate into the heart of Lexington. Expect a steady, predictable pace that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. By staying alert during the interstate segment, you can easily manage the transition to local roads as you approach your final stop.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Athens Boonesboro Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near I 75.
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 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Berea, KY to Lexington, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Athens along the way.
Athens
29 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
Starting in Berea, KY
Full guide →Berea is a small city in Kentucky's Bluegrass Region in southern Madison County about 15 miles (24 km) south of Richmond and 45 miles (72 km) south of Lexington. The community has experienced major population growth: 38% from 2000 to 2010, and 16% to 2018. It is known for its active arts and crafts scene and as the home of Berea College, a liberal arts school which serves students from the Appalachia region.
Arriving in Lexington, KY
Full guide →Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown district is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 1.2 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lexington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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