Traveling from Coal Run Village to Lexington-Fayette covers 135 miles of Kentucky terrain, typically taking about 2 hours and 33 minutes. You will primarily utilize the Mountain Parkway, KY 114, and the North Mayo Trail to navigate between these two Southeast locations. Budgeting around $21 for fuel makes this a cost-effective excursion that fits easily into a single day of travel. Because the duration is relatively short, you won't need to worry about an overnight split, allowing you to complete the journey in one straightforward push. This highway-focused route is designed for efficiency, serving as a reliable connector for those looking to reach Lexington without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.5 miles from Coal Run Village, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mountain Parkway
57 mi
1h 1m
KY 114
36.3 mi
40m
North Mayo Trail
21.3 mi
24m
I 64
15.5 mi
16m
Winchester Road
1.7 mi
2m
East New Circle Road
0.5 mi
1m
I 75
0.3 mi
<1m
Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Mountain Parkway
— 57 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coal Run Village, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on Leslie Drive
240 ft·16 sec·Leslie Drive
2
Turn left onto Combs Drive
0.1 mi·28 sec·Combs Drive
3
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80
0.5 mi·42 sec·North Mayo Trail
4
Continue on US 23; US 460; KY 80
21 mi·24 min·North Mayo Trail
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
6
Turn left onto KY 114
36 mi·40 min·KY 114
7
Continue on Mountain Parkway
57 mi·1 hr 1 min·Mountain Parkway
8
Merge onto I 64
16 mi·16 min·I 64
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 81Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
10
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi·18 sec·I 75
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 110Toward US 60: LexingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi·2 min·Winchester Road
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
14
Merge onto KY 4
0.5 mi·1 min·East New Circle Road
15
Turn left onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Floyd Drive
16
Turn left
0.1 mi·41 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 33-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic patterns. I recommend scheduling at least one stop during your 135-mile journey to break up the drive and refresh yourself. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from local roads to the Mountain Parkway, to ensure you stay within your $21 fuel budget. Because this is a single-day trip, you can afford to be spontaneous, but prioritizing a mid-trip break will help you arrive in Lexington feeling alert. Use the 57-mile stretch on the Mountain Parkway to find a comfortable cruising speed, but always remain prepared for changing road conditions as you exit the highway.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.5 miles from Coal Run Village, KY, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.5 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lexington-Fayette, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coal Run Village, 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 Coal Run Village, KY
This is one driving day of about 135 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Coal Run Village, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Mountain Parkway for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 134 — 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|Combs Drive
Turn left onto Combs Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail
Turn right onto US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail
Navigation decision point
7
130.6 mi into trip|~2h 25m 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
132 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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
134 mi into trip|~2h 30m 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
$21.11 one way
$42.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.17
$46.35
premium
$4.89
$25.98
$51.96
diesel
$5.61
$29.81
$59.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.5
0
$14.17
$6.48
Efficient EV
33.8
0
$11.81
$5.40
EV Truck/SUV
54
0
$18.90
$8.64
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Coal Run Village, KY
Morning
in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Morning
in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
3 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
2h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 81% of this trip takes place on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythmic pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 57 miles along the Mountain Parkway. The drive transitions through varied road types, starting with local routes like the North Mayo Trail and KY 114 before graduating to the faster, more fluid highway segments. It is a functional drive that trades technical complexity for consistent, forward progress. By keeping your eyes on the road and maintaining a steady speed, you can navigate the transition from the Southeast corner of the state toward Lexington with ease.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and KY 114. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Combs Drive.
Driving Effort5/10
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 135 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Combs Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail): Navigation decision point; at 130.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 135 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57 miles on Mountain Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Combs Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 23; US 460; KY 80 / North Mayo Trail): Navigation decision point; at 130.6 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.
