Origin
Cynthiana, KY
Morning in Cynthiana on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cynthiana, 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
43m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cynthiana, KY
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Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Cynthiana to Lexington-Fayette covers 30.6 miles and typically takes about 43 minutes. Since this is a short, direct journey, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Paris Pike, Lexington Road, and Cynthiana Road, keeping your travel costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $5. Both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Kentucky, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere throughout your drive. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this route provides a straightforward connection between the two areas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Pike | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Lexington Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Cynthiana Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| New Lair Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West New Circle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| By-Pass Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Paris By-Pass Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Paris Pike
— 8.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cynthiana, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on North Church Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Church Street
2
Continue on KY 982
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
New Lair Road
3
Turn right onto KY 982
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
KY 982
4
Continue on US 27; KY 982
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Paris Pike
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 27
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Cynthiana Road
6
Take the ramp onto US 27
517 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 27
7
Merge onto US 27; US 68
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
Paris By-Pass Road
8
Continue on US 27; US 68
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
By-Pass Road
9
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
10
Continue on US 27; US 68
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Paris Pike
11
Continue on US 27; US 68
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
12
Turn left onto KY 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West New Circle Road
13
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Floyd Drive
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
KY 982
Turn right onto KY 982
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike
Continue onto US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 27; US 68 / Paris By-Pass Road
Merge onto US 27; US 68 / Paris By-Pass Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
30.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Floyd Drive
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
Navigation decision point
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
25 degrees warmer 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 2% of the trip spent on highways, the vast majority of your time is spent navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during an 8.6-mile segment on Paris Pike. Because the route relies on regional roads rather than high-speed interstates, you should prepare for a more rhythmic pace that changes character as you move away from Cynthiana and approach the Lexington-Fayette area.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Paris Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near KY 982.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cynthiana, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is easy. At 43m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (KY 982): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 27; US 68 / Paris By-Pass Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.6 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 (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Paris Pike. 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 3 miles (KY 982): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (US 27; KY 982 / Paris Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (US 27; US 68 / Paris By-Pass Road): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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