How far is Cloverport, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Cloverport, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 142.3 miles (229 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cloverport and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cloverport and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on Poplar Street
96 m · 19 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn left onto 5th Street
137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
43.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
3139 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West New Circle Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverport and Lexington-Fayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cloverport and Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cloverport to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 142.3 miles (229 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Cloverport and 68.2 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cloverport and Lexington-Fayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cloverport and Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Highview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cloverport and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 119.41 mi (192.17 km).
#1 Cloverport
City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 37.8333900, -86.6327600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.36 | $46.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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