How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Flatwoods, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.9 mi
02h 14m
Flight
99.93 mi
160.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.93 mi
Kilometers
160.82 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.9 mi
Kilometers
188.13 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Thu, Apr 16, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-16T00:15
Arrive Flatwoods
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington-Fayette
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lakeview Heights
KY

Human settlement in Rowan County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Lexington-Fayette
58.3 mi
01h 07m
To Flatwoods
58.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Flatwoods.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Flatwoods.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    560 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 26 sec · Floyd Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New Circle Road

    2414 ft · 50 sec · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington

    539 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Winchester

    663 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Winchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1105 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Industrial Parkway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    843 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Greenbo Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Road

    1500 ft · 38 sec · Bellefonte Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Argillite Road

    3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Powell Lane

    7 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
97.5 mi · 83%
Industrial Parkway
9.66 mi · 8%
Argillite Road
3.84 mi · 3%
Winchester Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Greenbo Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
KY 67
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight left

81 mi · 01h 27m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview Heights
01h 07m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lexington-Fayette and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Flatwoods?

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Lakeview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 58.5 miles from Flatwoods.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lexington-Fayette and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lakeview Heights, 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 Lakeview Heights.

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Maysville

60 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

79 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

84 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

97 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 99.93 mi (160.82 km).

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#1 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
Flatwoods

#2 Flatwoods

City in Kentucky

Population7,056
Coordinates38.5225800, -82.7171100
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.61 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.22 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Flatwoods. The current time is 00:15:12.

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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.