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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.3 mi
02h 28m
Flight
119.41 mi
192.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.41 mi
Kilometers
192.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.3 mi
Kilometers
229.01 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Cloverport
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverport
2026-04-22T18:40
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Wed, Apr 22, 9:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverport
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Highview
KY

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

From Cloverport
74.1 mi
01h 14m
To Lexington-Fayette
68.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Street

    96 m · 19 sec · Poplar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    137 m · 22 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    2920 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    43.9 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    3139 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West New Circle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverport and Lexington-Fayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
60.2 mi · 42%
Elm Street
47.3 mi · 33%
Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 17%
West New Circle Road
1.42 mi · 1%
North Broadway
1.03 mi · 1%
US 27
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highview
01h 14m from Cloverport
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Highview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highview.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

17 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverport and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 119.41 mi (192.17 km).

Cloverport

#1 Cloverport

City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates37.8333900, -86.6327600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

Population314,488
Coordinates38.0498000, -84.4585500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Poplar Street (-86.632474, 37.833429)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.01 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 38.02 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cloverport, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY. The current time in Cloverport is 18:40:25, although it is 19:40:25 in Lexington-Fayette.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.