How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Pleasure Ridge Park, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Pleasure Ridge Park, KY is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Pleasure Ridge Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Pleasure Ridge Park.
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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 · 25 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left onto East New Circle Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
2401 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
62.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 31W South, US 60 West: Fort Knox
2235 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto Dixie Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
1 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn right onto Feyhurst Drive
110 m · 22 sec · Feyhurst Drive
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Turn left onto Bayshore Court
6 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Pleasure Ridge Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Rain Showers leaving Lexington-Fayette and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Pleasure Ridge Park?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 43 miles from Pleasure Ridge Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington-Fayette and Areas Of Fog near Pleasure Ridge Park.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Pleasure Ridge Park. Straight-line distance: 76.4 mi (122.95 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 Pleasure Ridge Park
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 25,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.1453500, -85.8583000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayshore Court (-85.858302, 38.145311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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