Origin
Mount Sterling, KY
Afternoon in Mount Sterling on Sunday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Sterling, 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
41m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 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 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Sterling, KY
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Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Trip Overview
Connecting Mount Sterling to Lexington-Fayette is a straightforward 32.5-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes to complete. Because of the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily complete the drive in under an hour. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for this transit, making it a very budget-friendly commute between these two Southeast Kentucky locations. Since both the origin and destination sit within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in geography or climate. Whether you are heading to the city for business or returning home, the quick pace ensures you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your final destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate Highway 64 | 27.5 mi | 29m |
| Winchester Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Maysville Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East New Circle Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Maysville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 75 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Floyd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Interstate Highway 64
— 27.5 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on North Bank Street
113 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Bank Street
2
Turn left onto US 60; KY 713
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 460; KY 11
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Maysville Street
4
Continue on US 460; KY 11
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Maysville Road
5
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 64
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Interstate Highway 64
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
8
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
12
Merge onto KY 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New Circle Road
13
Turn left onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Floyd Drive
14
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31 — 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
|
US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 460; KY 11 / North Maysville Street
Turn left onto US 460; KY 11 / North Maysville Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
8
31 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
12:16 PM
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
3 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
41m 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 driving experience that prioritizes surface streets over interstate travel. You will navigate primarily via West Main Street, North Maysville Street, and Maysville Road, meaning you won't encounter any highway segments during this 32.5-mile trip. Because the route consists entirely of local roads, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing speed limits that characterize this regional transit. The lack of highway stretches means the drive demands your full focus, offering a more hands-on experience than a standard interstate cruise. Navigating this path requires steady attention to road signs as you transition between these two communities.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.5 mi on Interstate Highway 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Interstate Highway 64 and Winchester Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street.
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 33.9 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: near the start (US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 460; KY 11 / North Maysville Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Mount Sterling, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.
Knoxville
29.5 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.5 miles on Interstate Highway 64. 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.
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 (US 60; KY 713 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 460; KY 11 / North Maysville Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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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