Origin
Winchester, KY
Late night in Winchester on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchester, 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
26m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchester, KY
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Lexington-Fayette, KY
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Trip Overview
This quick 19.4-mile journey from Winchester, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is designed for a single day of travel, taking only about 26 minutes to complete. Primarily using I 64, with portions on West Lexington Avenue and Winchester Road, this drive offers a straightforward highway-focused experience. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, it’s an economical option for getting between these two Southeast Kentucky locations. Since the drive is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. You can easily fit this trip into a morning, afternoon, or even an evening, making it ideal for a quick connection or a brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| West Lexington Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Winchester Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East New Circle Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bypass Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 75 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Floyd Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 12.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY.
1
Start on Wall Alley
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wall Alley
2
Turn right onto KY 1923
257 ft
·
9 sec
·
Boone Avenue
3
Turn right onto KY 627
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Maple Street
4
Turn left onto US 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lexington Avenue
5
Turn right onto KY 1958
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bypass Road
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
7
Merge onto I 64
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 64
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 81
Toward I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
9
Merge onto I 75
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 60: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Winchester Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
13
Merge onto KY 4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East New Circle Road
14
Turn left onto Floyd Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Floyd Drive
15
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — 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 1923 / Boone Avenue
Turn right onto KY 1923 / Boone Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 627 / Maple Street
Turn right onto KY 627 / Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
16.4 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Lexington-Fayette on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 7 to 15 mph
56% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:08PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
5 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
26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The majority of this route, 64% to be precise, is spent on the interstate, specifically I 64. You'll experience a consistent highway-focused drive for the most part. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on I 64, offering a smooth and direct path. While predominantly highway, the initial and final segments might involve transitioning onto local roads like West Lexington Avenue and Winchester Road, which could offer a slight change in pace before reaching your destination. Expect a generally efficient and uncomplicated driving experience.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West Lexington Avenue. 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 1923 / Boone Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 1923 / Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 627 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Winchester, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Knoxville along the way.
Knoxville
14.9 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on I 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 (KY 1923 / Boone Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 627 / Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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