How far is Knottsville, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Knottsville, KY to Lexington, KY is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knottsville and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knottsville and Lexington.
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Start on State Highway 144
12 mi · 21 min · State Highway 144
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Continue on State Highway 144
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 144
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 144
1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 144
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Flaherty Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Flaherty Road
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Continue on Joe Prather Highway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Joe Prather Highway
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Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard
1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard
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Continue on North Dixie Highway
145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway
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Continue on West Dixie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mulberry Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1218 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
3127 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1 mi · 2 min · 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 Knottsville 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.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Knottsville and Partly Cloudy near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knottsville to Lexington?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Knottsville and 84.4 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knottsville and Lexington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knottsville and Partly Cloudy near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knottsville and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 133.17 mi (214.31 km).
#1 Knottsville
Township in Daviess County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.7717200, -86.9041600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.29 | $62.59 |
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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