Origin
Paris, KY
Morning in Paris on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, 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
23m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, KY
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Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Trip Overview
This short 17.3-mile drive from Paris, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY takes about 23 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Lexington Road and Paris Pike, with no interstate highway involved. The estimated fuel cost for this quick journey is around $3, so you won't need to budget much for gas. Since both destinations are within the Southeast region of Kentucky, you'll stay within familiar territory. This route is perfect for a quick hop between these two nearby locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Road | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Paris Pike | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West New Circle Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Floyd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lexington Road
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 68 Business
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
High Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on US 27; US 68
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lexington Road
5
Continue on US 27; US 68
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Paris Pike
6
Continue on US 27; US 68
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
7
Turn left onto KY 4
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West New Circle Road
8
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Floyd Drive
9
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.2 — 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 68 Business / High Street
Turn left onto US 68 Business / High Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 68 Business / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Floyd Drive
Turn right onto Floyd Drive
Navigation decision point
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
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
2 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
23m 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 a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles along Lexington Road. As you travel, you'll likely experience a mix of urban and suburban settings as you transition between towns. The absence of high-speed highway driving means you'll be more engaged with the road and surroundings throughout the short 23-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Lexington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 68 Business / High Street.
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 23m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 68 Business / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (Floyd Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Lexington Road. 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 (US 68 Business / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 68 Business / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17 miles (Floyd Drive): 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-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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