Origin
Worthington Hills, KY
Late night in Worthington Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worthington Hills, 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 29m
Distance
72.6 mi
117 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 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worthington Hills, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This straightforward 72.6-mile drive from Worthington Hills, KY to Lexington, KY is easily accomplished in about 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-64 and New Circle Road, with a bit of Frankfort Road mixed in. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the short duration and the mixed drive profile, you won't need an overnight stay. This route stays within the Southeast region of Kentucky, offering a convenient local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 38.8 mi | 41m |
| Frankfort Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| New Circle Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Versailles Road | 5 mi | 6m |
| Gene Snyder Freeway | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Lexington Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Frankfort Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Versailles Bypass | 1.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 38.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worthington Hills, KY and Lexington, KY.
1
Start on Jonel Court
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
Jonel Court
2
Turn right onto Pulaski Court
327 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pulaski Court
3
Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lunenburg Drive
4
Turn right onto Northumberland Drive
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northumberland Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto KY 1447
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Westport Road
6
Turn right onto KY 146
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
La Grange Road
7
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 265 South, KY 841 South
8
Merge onto I 265; KY 841
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Gene Snyder Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 25A
Toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 64
39 mi
·
41 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 58
Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
12
Keep slight right at fork
249 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Versailles
13
Merge onto US 60
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Versailles Road
14
Continue on US 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Frankfort Highway
15
Continue on US 60
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Frankfort Road
16
Continue on US 60
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Versailles Bypass
17
Turn slight left onto US 60
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lexington Road
18
Continue on US 60
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
20
Merge onto KY 4
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 18
Toward KY 1974: Lexington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto KY 1974
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Tates Creek Road
23
Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gainesway Drive
24
Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
261 ft
·
9 sec
·
Coldstream Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Coldstream Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Worthington Hills, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 71.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lunenburg Drive
Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive
Navigation decision point
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward I 64 East: Shelbyville, Lexington
6
46.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 58
Toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
6
47 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Versailles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Versailles
7
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
$11.35 one way
$22.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
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
1h 29m 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 experience on this route, with 60% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 38.8 miles on I-64, offering a chance to pick up speed. The road character shifts as you transition from the interstate to local roads like Frankfort Road and finally to New Circle Road as you approach Lexington. While not a purely scenic route, it's a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B, with varied driving conditions.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.1 miles in near Lunenburg Drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.6 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 0.1 miles (Lunenburg Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Worthington Hills, KY to Lexington, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Versailles along the way.
Versailles
46.7 mi in
|
~54m
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 29m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.8 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, 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 0.1 miles (Lunenburg Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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