Traveling from Coal Run Village to Lexington covers 136.2 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes. This route serves as an efficient connection between the Southeast regions of Kentucky, making it a straightforward drive that is easily manageable in a single day. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to complete the journey. Given the duration and distance, there is no need for an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination well within a few hours. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a quick trip, this highway-focused drive provides a reliable path across the state.
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
68.1 miles from Coal Run Village, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m 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
9.6 mi
10m
Man O War Boulevard
5.3 mi
8m
Winchester Road
3.1 mi
4m
Haley Road
1.6 mi
2m
Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
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, 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
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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
9.6 mi·10 min·I 64
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
10
Turn left onto KY 859
1.6 mi·2 min·Haley Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
3.1 mi·4 min·Winchester Road
12
Turn left onto KY 1425
5.3 mi·8 min·Man O War Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi·2 min·Pimlico Parkway
14
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
0.1 mi·18 sec·Gainesway Drive
15
Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft·9 sec·Coldstream Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
Trip Plan
Since this 136.2-mile trek is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop during your 2-hour and 38-minute journey to break up the drive and ensure you stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge early on, as the $21 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current pump prices. Because the Mountain Parkway accounts for a large portion of your travel, stay alert for changes in traffic flow along that 57-mile stretch. Taking advantage of the single planned stop will help you arrive in Lexington feeling energized rather than fatigued.
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 68.1 miles from Coal Run Village, KY, or about 1h 18m 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 68.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 4m
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 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 136.2 miles and 2h 38m.
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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 126.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
4
124.6 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
4
124.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|KY 859 / Haley Road
Turn left onto KY 859 / Haley Road
Navigation decision point
5
126.5 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|US 60 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.29 one way
$42.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.38
$46.76
premium
$4.89
$26.21
$52.42
diesel
$5.61
$30.07
$60.14
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: 47.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.30
$6.54
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.92
$5.45
EV Truck/SUV
54.5
0
$19.07
$8.72
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Late night
in Coal Run Village on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lexington, KY
Late night
in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
West Liberty, KY
68 mi in
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
5 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 38m 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 trip defined by its highway-focused nature, with roughly 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via North Mayo Trail, KY 114, and the Mountain Parkway as you make your way toward Lexington. The most significant portion of the drive occurs on the Mountain Parkway, where you will experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 57 miles. While the route transitions through various road types, the primary focus remains on maintaining steady progress rather than navigating technical local roads. It is a practical drive that favors efficiency over complex maneuvering.
76% 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: 57 mi on Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mountain Parkway and KY 114. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Combs Drive.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Coal Run Village, KY to Lexington, KY is easy. At 2h 38m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
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 124.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lexington, KY before heading back.
