Origin
Oregon, KY
Late night in Oregon on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon, KY to Lexington, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon, KY
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Oregon to Lexington, you are looking at a manageable 32.7-mile journey that typically takes about 39 minutes. This short trek is perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will navigate using a combination of Louisville Road, the Bluegrass Parkway, and US 60 West. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Kentucky locations. Since both points are situated within the Southeast region, you can expect a familiar landscape throughout the drive. This route is best viewed as a simple local connection rather than a major road trip, making it an ideal choice for errands or short-term travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 12 mi | 12m |
| New Circle Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Louisville Road | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Versailles Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Oregon Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| Lexington Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Gainesway Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Tates Creek Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 12 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on Oregon Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oregon Road
2
Turn right onto US 127
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Louisville Road
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
4
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
6
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
7
Continue on US 60
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
9
Merge onto KY 4
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward KY 1974: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto KY 1974
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Tates Creek Road
12
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gainesway Drive
13
Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Oregon, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 127 / Louisville Road
Turn right onto US 127 / Louisville Road
Navigation decision point
5
19 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Frankfort
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
4
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 60 / Lexington Road
Turn right onto US 60 / Lexington Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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.
7
31.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward KY 1974: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 18
Toward KY 1974: Lexington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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, KY
Late night in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Versailles, KY
16 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this path relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is a flat 0%. You will spend the entire 32.7 miles navigating smaller routes that shift frequently, keeping the experience engaging rather than repetitive. Because the route is composed of local infrastructure, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway to zone out on. Be prepared for a more active driving experience where the road conditions change as you transition between Louisville Road, the Bluegrass Parkway, and US 60 West.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 127 / Louisville Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.1 miles (US 60 / Lexington Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,020 ft
533 ft
Total Climb
695 ft
Total Descent
260 ft
Highest Point
1,020 ft
~30 mi in
Elevation Range
487 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Oregon, KY
Full guide →Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It features rugged coastlines, dense forests, fun cities, mountains, canyons, steppes, and desert in the southeastern part of the state.
Arriving in Lexington, KY
Full guide →Lexington is the second largest city in Kentucky, located in the Bluegrass Region. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington has traditionally been dominated by the horse industry and is also heavily influenced by the University of Kentucky, the state's flagship university and the largest employer in the city. The horse industry has greatly influenced Lexington's culture and scenic beauty; the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University contribute to a college town atmosphere with a richer and more diverse culture than some might expect from its size and location. Lexington's compact central downtown district is surrounded by historic neighborhoods. Lexington is in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky and is still home to hundreds of horse farms.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 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, 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 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.1 miles (US 60 / Lexington Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lexington, 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.
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