How far is Lexington, KY from Highland Heights, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Highland Heights, KY is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Highland Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Highland Heights.
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Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1470 ft · 40 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
877 ft · 25 sec · Greentree Road
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Continue on Chinoe Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road
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Turn left onto Alumni Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Road
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Continue on East High Street
689 ft · 19 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of Champions
1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions
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Continue on Winslow Street
128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street
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Turn left onto South Upper Street
69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn right onto Bolivar Street
839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Alexandria
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Alexandria Pike
1244 ft · 39 sec · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Alexandria Way
540 ft · 24 sec · Alexandria Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alexandria Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Highland Heights.
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 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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 and Chance Rain Showers near Highland Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Highland Heights?
The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Lexington and 44.4 miles from Highland Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington and Chance Rain Showers near Highland Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
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 and Highland Heights. Straight-line distance: 72.18 mi (116.16 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Heights
Human settlement in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 7,037 |
| Coordinates | 39.0331200, -84.4518900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Heights (-84.45189, 39.03312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.80 | $23.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.60 | $33.20 |
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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