How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Pikeville, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Pikeville, KY is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Pikeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Pikeville.
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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 right to continue on Mountain Parkway
81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Mountain Parkway
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Continue on Old Middle Creek Road
11.1 mi · 13 min · Old Middle Creek Road
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Take the exit slight right
1575 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
67 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mayo Trail
1.1 km · 60 sec · North Mayo Trail
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Turn right onto Loraine Street
924 ft · 23 sec · Loraine Street
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Turn left onto Hambley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hambley Boulevard
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Turn left onto Division Street
82 m · 9 sec · Division Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
94 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Pikeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
81.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington-Fayette and Rain Showers Likely near Pikeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Pikeville?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Campton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 69.4 miles from Pikeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington-Fayette and Rain Showers Likely near Pikeville.
Stop Ideas Near Campton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Maysville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 113.05 mi (181.93 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 Pikeville
City and county seat of Pike County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,432 |
| Coordinates | 37.4792700, -82.5187600 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pikeville (-82.51876, 37.47927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
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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