How far is Elkfork, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Elkfork, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkfork and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkfork and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on Staffordsville Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Staffordsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Morehead Road
19.6 mi · 22 min · Morehead Road
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Continue on Clearfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road
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Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard
2764 ft · 59 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Flemingsburg Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Take the exit left
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1535 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1399 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
940 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn left onto Floyd Drive
981 ft · 31 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 Elkfork and Lexington-Fayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Flemingsburg Road
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Elkfork and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkfork to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Salt Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Elkfork and 48.2 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Elkfork and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Salt Lick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salt Lick.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkfork and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 72.4 mi (116.52 km).
#1 Elkfork
Elkfork is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9648100, -83.1329500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.83 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $16.59 | $33.19 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $20.80 | $41.61 |
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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