This 122-mile drive from Edmonton, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Triple 5 Highway and the Bluegrass Parkway, with a smaller portion on Campbellsville Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, this route offers a straightforward journey through Kentucky's Southeast region. It’s a great option if you’re looking for a relatively short drive with no designated stops required, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61 miles from Edmonton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi
31m
Triple 5 Highway
14.6 mi
16m
Campbellsville Road
12.6 mi
14m
Edmonton Road
11.9 mi
13m
Greensburg Road
9.9 mi
11m
New Circle Road
7.1 mi
10m
New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi
6m
New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmonton, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on this road
31 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 68; KY 80
0.4 mi·38 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 68
1.2 mi·1 min·Greensburg Street
4
Continue on US 68
9.9 mi·11 min·Greensburg Road
5
Continue on US 68; KY 70
12 mi·13 min·Edmonton Road
6
Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70
1.5 mi·1 min·Columbia Highway
7
Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70
0.4 mi·29 sec·North Main Street
8
Continue on US 68; KY 61; KY 70
9.5 mi·10 min·Campbellsville Road
9
Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70
0.8 mi·59 sec·West Broadway
10
Continue on US 68; KY 55; KY 70
1.7 mi·2 min·East Broadway Street
11
Continue on US 68; KY 55
6.1 mi·6 min·New Lebanon Road
12
Continue on US 68; KY 55
5.3 mi·6 min·New Campbellsville Road
13
Continue on US 68; KY 55
2.4 mi·2 min·Campbellsville Road
14
Continue on US 68; KY 55
1.0 mi·1 min·Jane Todd Crawford Trail
15
Continue on US 68; KY 55
0.7 mi·59 sec·Campbellsville Road
16
Turn left onto KY 2154
1.2 mi·1 min·Lebanon Bypass
17
Turn left
150 ft·2 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
166 ft·2 sec
19
Turn straight onto KY 2154
1.1 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
20
Turn slight right
185 ft·2 sec
21
Turn left
308 ft·4 sec
22
Turn straight onto KY 2154
0.8 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Turn left onto KY 55
2.8 mi·3 min·Springfield Road
24
Continue on KY 55
2.8 mi·3 min·Lebanon Road
25
Continue on KY 55
1.7 mi·1 min·Western Bypass
26
Enter roundabout onto KY 555
118 ft·2 sec·Triple 5 Highway
27
Continue on KY 555
0.9 mi·59 sec·Triple 5 Highway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto KY 555
0.6 mi·38 sec·Triple 5 Highway
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
110 ft·3 sec·US 150
30
Continue on KY 555
13 mi·14 min·Triple 5 Highway
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
32
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
29 mi·31 min·Bluegrass Parkway
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
34
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi·2 min·Lexington Road
35
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi·6 min·Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
36
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
37
Merge onto KY 4
7.1 mi·10 min·New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi·27 sec·Floyd Drive
39
Turn left
0.1 mi·41 sec
40
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 23 minute duration, this trip from Edmonton to Lexington is easily completed in a single day. You can depart at your leisure, but consider an earlier start if you want to maximize your time in Lexington. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to pull over when needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without significant turns is 29.4 miles on the Bluegrass Parkway; plan your fuel stops accordingly. The $19 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting this straightforward drive.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61 miles from Edmonton, KY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
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 Edmonton, 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 Edmonton, KY
This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Edmonton, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Bluegrass Parkway for about 29.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 52.7 and 114.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
52.7 mi into trip|~1h in|KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass
Turn left onto KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass
Navigation decision point
5
54 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 13m in|KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway
Enter roundabout onto KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
107.7 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Frankfort
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
5
114.7 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge onto KY 4 / New Circle Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.07 one way
$38.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.94
$41.88
premium
$4.89
$23.48
$46.96
diesel
$5.61
$26.94
$53.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.81
$5.86
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.67
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.08
$7.81
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 15, 2026
Origin
Edmonton, KY
Night
in Edmonton on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Late night
in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
12:26 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
22 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
2h 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 113.6
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 50.5
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 8.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 122-mile journey, with only 24% of the route utilizing highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.4 miles on the Bluegrass Parkway. This suggests a driving experience that involves more frequent turns and changes in road type, moving away from high-speed cruising for significant portions. It’s a route where you'll likely feel more connected to the local landscape as you navigate through various roads.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.7 miles in near KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 122 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 52.7 miles (KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.4 miles (KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 122 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Bluegrass 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 52.7 miles (KY 2154 / Lebanon Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.4 miles (KY 555 / Triple 5 Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument, Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and Mammoth Cave National Park. 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-Fayette, KY before heading back.
