How far is Lexington, KY from Lakeside Park, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Lakeside Park, KY is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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 37m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Lakeside Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Lakeside Park.
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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
2439 ft · 32 sec · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 42, US 127: Dixie Highway
1506 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
956 ft · 44 sec · Hudson Avenue
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Turn right onto Evergreen Court
91 m · 13 sec · Evergreen Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Lakeside 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 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 then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Lakeside Park?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Lexington and 40.5 miles from Lakeside Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lakeside Park.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
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 Corinth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Lakeside Park. Straight-line distance: 72.5 mi (116.68 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakeside Park
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 39.0356200, -84.5691100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakeside Park (-84.56911, 39.03562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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