How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Watterson Park, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Watterson Park, KY is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Watterson Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Watterson 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
3.9 mi · 5 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1703 North: Newburg Road
999 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
158 m · 18 sec · Newburg Road
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Continue on Newburg Road
1758 ft · 44 sec · Newburg Road
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Turn right onto Bishop Lane
2876 ft · 1 min · Bishop Lane
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Turn left onto Champions Trace Lane
1079 ft · 30 sec · Champions Trace Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Champions Trace Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Watterson 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Watterson Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Watterson Park?
The road trip is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 37.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 38 miles from Watterson Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 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 Watterson 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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Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Watterson Park. Straight-line distance: 67.29 mi (108.3 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 Watterson Park
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 38.1922900, -85.6832900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watterson Park (-85.68329, 38.19229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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