How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Elkfork, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Elkfork, KY is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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.
Human settlement in Bath County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Elkfork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Elkfork.
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Start on the route
560 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 26 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn right onto East New Circle Road
2414 ft · 50 sec · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington
539 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Winchester
663 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Winchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1105 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
39.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 32, KY 3319
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 32, KY 3319
75 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Flemingsburg Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard
2764 ft · 60 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clearfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road
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Continue on West Liberty Road
19.6 mi · 22 min · West Liberty Road
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Staffordsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Elkfork.
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
Keep slight left
39.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elkfork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Elkfork?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 48.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 48.7 miles from Elkfork.
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 24.7 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 2:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.14 one way or $26.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elkfork.
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 Lexington-Fayette and Elkfork. Straight-line distance: 72.4 mi (116.52 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Elkfork
Elkfork is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9648100, -83.1329500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkfork (-83.13295, 37.96481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $15.16 | $30.31 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $20.86 | $41.73 |
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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