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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Indian Hills, KY is about 230 miles (370.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.98 mi
04h 21m
Flight
209.27 mi
336.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.27 mi
Kilometers
336.79 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.98 mi
Kilometers
370.11 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive Indian Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington-Fayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Leitchfield
KY

City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Lexington-Fayette
114.8 mi
02h 10m
To Indian Hills
115.1 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Nashville

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 293: Princeton

    1380 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1421 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    943 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Indian Hills Trail

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Indian Hills Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Indian Hills Trail

    3232 ft · 2 min · Indian Hills Trail

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
136 mi · 59%
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 32%
East New Circle Road
7.23 mi · 3%
Versailles Road
4.51 mi · 2%
I 24 East
3.47 mi · 2%
Indian Hills Trail
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
209.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leitchfield
02h 10m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Hills.

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?

The road trip is about 230 miles (370.1 km) and usually takes 04h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 115.1 miles from Indian Hills.

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

The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Indian Hills, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indian Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Madisonville, KY

106 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 209.27 mi (336.79 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
Indian Hills

#2 Indian Hills

City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,971
Coordinates37.0345000, -88.0578000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Indian Hills (-88.0578, 37.0345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.72 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
16.24 gal · 61.44 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.62 $61.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.53 $69.07
Premium $4.65 $37.79 $75.58
Diesel $5.30 $43.07 $86.14

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Indian Hills, KY. The current time in Lexington-Fayette is 19:55:45, although it is 18:55:45 in Indian Hills.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.