Origin
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Late night in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Taylor Mill, 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 34m
Distance
75.8 mi
122 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington-Fayette, KY
Wikimedia Commons
Taylor Mill, KY
Sherry
Trip Overview
This 75.8-mile journey from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Taylor Mill, KY is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 34 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The route is predominantly highway-focused, so you'll spend most of your time on major interstates. Both the origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout your drive. This trip is perfect for those looking for a simple, efficient drive without the need for overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 53.7 mi | 57m |
| Taylor Mill Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| Walton Nicholson Pike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| I 64 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East New Circle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Dixie Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| School Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 53.7 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Taylor Mill, KY.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Floyd Drive
3
Turn left onto KY 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East New Circle Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
6
Merge onto I 64; I 75
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64; I 75
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
54 mi
·
57 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 171
Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto KY 14; KY 16
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mary Grubbs Highway
10
Turn left onto School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
School Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Stephenson Mill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stephenson Mill Road
12
Continue on Old Beaver Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Old Beaver Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 25; KY 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on US 25; KY 16
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Dixie Highway
15
Turn left onto KY 16
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Walton Nicholson Road
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on KY 16
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Walton Nicholson Pike
17
Continue on KY 16
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
18
Continue on KY 3716
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Taylor Mill Road
Use the right lane.
19
Arrive at destination
KY 3716
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of just over 1.5 hours, this trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, and with no mandatory stops, you can easily break up the drive as needed. The $12 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry excessively about gas, but it's always wise to check your tank before you leave Lexington-Fayette. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the transition off I-75 onto Taylor Mill Road and Walton Nicholson Pike, as the speed limits and traffic patterns will change noticeably as you enter the Taylor Mill area.
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 37.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.7 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 43m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor Mill, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lexington-Fayette, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lexington-Fayette, KY
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 53.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Floyd Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 27; US 68 / North Broadway
Turn right onto US 27; US 68 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
8
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
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 171
Toward KY 14, KY 16: Verona, Walton
6
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
School Road
Turn left onto School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.61 | $4.85 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Taylor Mill, KY
Late night in Taylor Mill on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
21 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 34m 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 highway-focused experience for 76% of this 75.8-mile drive. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I-75, including one uninterrupted stretch of 53.7 miles. This means you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops along the main thoroughfare. As you approach Taylor Mill, you'll transition onto local roads like Taylor Mill Road and Walton Nicholson Pike, which will change the driving pace from the interstate's efficiency to a more local feel.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.7 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Taylor Mill Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Floyd Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 75.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Floyd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 27; US 68 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,003 ft
825 ft
Total Climb
423 ft
Total Descent
569 ft
Highest Point
1,003 ft
Elevation Range
178 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Taylor Mill, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.
Walton
61.1 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.7 miles on I 75. 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 Taylor Mill, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 miles (Floyd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 27; US 68 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylor Mill, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Taylor Mill, KY
Explore more options from Lexington-Fayette, KY or browse trips ending in Taylor Mill, KY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KY road trips.