Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Verona, KY
Stef Nie
This 62.4-mile drive from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Verona, KY is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of the journey on interstates, making for a quick and efficient passage. Expect to spend around $10 on fuel for this journey. Since both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region and the state of Kentucky, you'll remain within familiar territory throughout this drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 48.2 mi | 51m |
| KY 491 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| I 64 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| East New Circle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Violet Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Floyd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Glencoe-Verona Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Verona, KY.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
Turn left onto KY 4
Turn right onto US 27; US 68
Turn left
Merge onto I 64; I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn left onto KY 491
Turn left onto KY 491
Turn left onto KY 16
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 27; US 68 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left toward I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward KY 491: Crittenden
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.76 one way
$19.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Verona on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
73°F
Dry Ridge, KY
31 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Prepare for a drive that is predominantly on the interstate, with I-75 and I-64 forming the backbone of your journey. You'll experience 48.2 miles of uninterrupted driving on I-75, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The remaining segments utilize KY 491, adding a touch of local road experience to the otherwise highway-centric profile. This route is designed for covering ground efficiently, with minimal detours and a focus on reaching your destination swiftly.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and KY 491. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Floyd Drive.
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 62.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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