Origin
Hurstbourne Acres, KY
Morning in Hurstbourne Acres on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurstbourne Acres, 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
1h 18m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hurstbourne Acres, KY
Tom Fisk
Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Hurstbourne Acres to Lexington-Fayette is a straightforward 68-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you won't experience a major shift in geography, making this an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the one-way trek. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or multiple stops along the way. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, this route offers a practical and efficient connection between these two Kentucky hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 63.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| West New Circle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Hurstbourne Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bunsen Parkway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Floyd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurstbourne Acres, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on this road
122 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
134 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
4
Turn right onto Bunsen Parkway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bunsen Parkway
5
Turn left onto KY 1747
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Hurstbourne Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 64
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
10
Turn left onto KY 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West New Circle Road
11
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Floyd Drive
12
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Hurstbourne Acres, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bunsen Parkway
Turn right onto Bunsen Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East: Lexington
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 East: Lexington
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
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 113
Toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Morning in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
9:27 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
6 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
1h 18m 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 as you transition from the suburban flow of Hurstbourne Acres onto the interstate. You will navigate Bunsen Parkway and South Hurstbourne Parkway before merging onto I-64 East to complete the majority of the trip. Because this route involves a high volume of local turns, it requires more active attention than a standard, monotonous interstate grind. While the highway share is 0 percent, the route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure. Stay alert during those initial local maneuvers, as the character of the road shifts quickly from neighborhood streets to the faster-paced flow of I-64.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.7 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West New Circle Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 18m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bunsen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.7 miles on I 64. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Bunsen Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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-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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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