Origin
Taylorsville, KY
Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Taylorsville, 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
1h 21m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Taylorsville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
This 67.4-mile drive from Taylorsville, KY to Lexington, KY, should take you about 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a single day, with an estimated fuel cost of $11. The route primarily utilizes the Bluegrass Parkway and New Circle Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. Both Taylorsville and Lexington are located in Kentucky's Southeast region, so you'll remain within a familiar geographical area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Parkway | 29.4 mi | 31m |
| Briar Ridge Road | 10.5 mi | 11m |
| New Circle Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Versailles Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Little Mount Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| KY 555 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| New Liberty Road | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| US 62 | 2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Bluegrass Parkway
— 29.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on this road
41 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto KY 44; KY 55
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on KY 3200
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Townhill Road
4
Continue on KY 3200
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Town Hill Road
5
Turn right onto KY 44
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Little Mount Road
6
Continue on KY 248
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Briar Ridge Road
7
Continue on KY 248
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Liberty Road
8
Continue on US 62
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 62
9
Continue on KY 555
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
KY 555
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
11
Merge onto Bluegrass Parkway
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Bluegrass Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
13
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lexington Road
14
Continue on US 60
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
16
Merge onto KY 4
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward KY 1974: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto KY 1974
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Tates Creek Road
19
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gainesway Drive
20
Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Taylorsville, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street
Turn left onto KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Frankfort
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
5
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
65.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
$10.54 one way
$21.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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, KY
Morning in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Bloomfield, KY
34 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
21 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
1h 21m 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 mixed drive on this journey, with 52% of the route on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.4 miles on the Bluegrass Parkway, providing a good opportunity for steady cruising. The drive transitions through different road types, including Briar Ridge Road and New Circle Road, as you approach Lexington. This variety means you'll encounter both faster-paced sections and potentially more varied traffic patterns closer to your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Bluegrass Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 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 (KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 53.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 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: near the start (KY 44; KY 55 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 53.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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