How far is Lexington, KY from Elkfork, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Elkfork, KY is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bath County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Elkfork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Elkfork.
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Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 14 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
675 ft · 24 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
5.3 mi · 9 min · Man O War Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
39.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 32, KY 3319
1649 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 32, KY 3319
75 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Flemingsburg Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Flemingsburg Road
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Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard
2764 ft · 60 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clearfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road
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Continue on West Liberty Road
19.6 mi · 22 min · West Liberty Road
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Staffordsville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Elkfork.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Haley Road
Keep slight left
39.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Lexington and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elkfork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Elkfork?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Lexington and 49.2 miles from Elkfork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Lexington and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Elkfork.
Stop Ideas Near Owingsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Owingsville.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Elkfork. Straight-line distance: 73.26 mi (117.9 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkfork
Elkfork is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9648100, -83.1329500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkfork (-83.13295, 37.96481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.83 | $13.29 | $26.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $15.33 | $30.67 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $16.84 | $33.67 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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