How far is Highland Heights, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Highland Heights, KY to Lexington, KY is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Heights and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Heights and Lexington.
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Start on Alexandria Way
540 ft · 28 sec · Alexandria Way
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · Alexandria Pike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 275 West: Airport
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
1442 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Newtown Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Bolivar Street
877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
945 ft · 28 sec · South Upper Street
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Continue on South Limestone
1132 ft · 32 sec · South Limestone
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Turn right onto Avenue of Champions
1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions
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Continue on Euclid Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto East High Street
689 ft · 14 sec · East High Street
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Continue on Tates Creek Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Tates Creek Road
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Turn slight left
150 m · 18 sec
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Continue on Alumni Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn right onto Chinoe Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
877 ft · 32 sec · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1470 ft · 42 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Heights and Lexington.
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 71 South
Merge slight left
67.8 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Highland Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Heights to Lexington?
The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Highland Heights and 47.5 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Highland Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
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 Williamstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Heights and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 72.18 mi (116.16 km).
#1 Highland Heights
Human settlement in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 7,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.0331200, -84.4518900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
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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