How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Indian Hills Cherokee Section, KY is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
74.12 mi
01h 28m
Flight
66.64 mi
107.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.64 mi
Kilometers
107.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.12 mi
Kilometers
119.28 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Hills Cherokee Section
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-19T07:15
Arrive Indian Hills Cherokee Section
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Lexington-Fayette
37 mi
00h 44m
To Indian Hills Cherokee Section
37.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Indian Hills Cherokee Section.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Indian Hills Cherokee Section.

  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 · 25 sec · Floyd Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East New Circle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville

    2401 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    3160 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expressway, Saint Matthews

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42, KY 22: Brownsboro Road

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road

    89 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road

    90 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42 West: Brownsboro Road

    25 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brownsboro Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Brownsboro Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Blankenbaker Lane

    2321 ft · 1 min · Blankenbaker Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Indian Hills Cherokee Section.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
62.1 mi · 84%
I 75 North
4.55 mi · 6%
I 264 East
1.65 mi · 2%
Henry Watterson Expressway
1.51 mi · 2%
East New Circle Road
1.41 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

62.1 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 44m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington-Fayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Indian Hills Cherokee Section.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Indian Hills Cherokee Section?

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 37.1 miles from Indian Hills Cherokee Section.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington-Fayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Indian Hills Cherokee Section.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Indian Hills Cherokee Section. Straight-line distance: 66.64 mi (107.25 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
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#2 Indian Hills Cherokee Section

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,011
Coordinates38.2795100, -85.6499600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Indian Hills Cherokee Section (-85.64996, 38.27951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.9 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.76
5.24 gal · 19.8 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.88 $19.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.14 $22.29
Premium $4.65 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $5.30 $13.90 $27.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Indian Hills Cherokee Section. The current time is 07:15:30.

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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.