Origin
Owingsville, KY
Morning in Owingsville on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Owingsville, KY to Lexington, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Owingsville, KY
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Trip Overview
This 49.1-mile drive from Owingsville to Lexington, Kentucky, is a quick 51-minute journey perfect for a day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Slate Avenue and Highway 36, with a brief stretch on KY 859. With a modest fuel cost of around $7, this route offers a straightforward way to travel within the Southeast region of Kentucky. It's a manageable distance that allows for flexibility in your schedule, making it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a standalone excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 33.3 mi | 35m |
| Man O War Boulevard | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Winchester Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Haley Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Pimlico Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Highway 36 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Slate Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gainesway Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 33.3 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owingsville, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on US 60; KY 36
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto KY 36
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Slate Avenue
3
Continue on East Highway 36
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Highway 36
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto I 64
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 64
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
7
Turn left onto KY 859
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Haley Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 60
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Winchester Road
9
Turn left onto KY 1425
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Man O War Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Pimlico Parkway
11
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Gainesway Drive
12
Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Owingsville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.8 — 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
|
KY 36 / Slate Avenue
Turn left onto KY 36 / Slate Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
4
35.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
KY 859 / Haley Road
Turn left onto KY 859 / Haley Road
Navigation decision point
5
36.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 60 / Winchester Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 60 / Winchester Road
Navigation decision point
4
39.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
KY 1425 / Man O War Boulevard
Turn left onto KY 1425 / Man O War Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.25 one way
$14.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Lexington on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Winchester, KY
23 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
3 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
58m 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 on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The roads here, including Highway 36 and KY 859, will likely feel more intimate and connected to the landscape rather than a high-speed transit. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be actively navigating through local communities and varying road conditions. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for experiencing the nuances of Kentucky's local roadways.
76% 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: 33.3 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Man O War Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near KY 36 / Slate Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 9 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 (KY 36 / Slate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.1 miles (KY 859 / Haley Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 58m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.3 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 (KY 36 / Slate Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35.1 miles (KY 859 / Haley Road): Navigation decision point.
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, 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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