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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Pineville, KY is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
117.18 mi
02h 13m
Flight
98.35 mi
158.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.35 mi
Kilometers
158.28 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.18 mi
Kilometers
188.58 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Sat, May 30, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, May 30, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-05-30T12:27
Arrive Pineville
Sat, May 30, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Lexington-Fayette
58.7 mi
01h 06m
To Pineville
58.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    632 ft · 13 sec · Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winchester Road
82.3 mi · 70%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 26%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 2%
Bob Madon Bypass
0.73 mi · 1%
East New Circle Road
0.46 mi
US 25
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Winchester Road

Merge slight left

80.3 mi · 01h 26m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 06m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 58.5 miles from Pineville.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 98.35 mi (158.28 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
Pineville

#2 Pineville

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

Population1,692
Coordinates36.7620300, -83.6949200
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Pineville (-83.69492, 36.76203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
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
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Pineville. The current time is 12:27:13.

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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.