How far is Lexington, KY from Pineville, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Pineville, KY is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.32 mi
02h 13m
Flight
95.03 mi
152.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.03 mi
Kilometers
152.93 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.32 mi
Kilometers
185.59 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Sat, May 30, 2:33 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, May 30, 4:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-05-30T12:20
Arrive Pineville
Sat, May 30, 2:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Livingston
KY

City in Kentucky, US

From Lexington
57.7 mi
01h 06m
To Pineville
57.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Pineville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Pineville.

  1. 1

    Start on Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 14 sec · Coldstream Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · Gainesway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Richmond Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville

    2459 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    30.7 mi · 37 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bob Madon Bypass

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bob Madon Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    632 ft · 13 sec · Pine Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Pineville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
74.8 mi · 65%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi · 27%
Athens Boonesboro Road
2.45 mi · 2%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 2%
Richmond Road
1.53 mi · 1%
Man O War Boulevard
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

74.3 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
95 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Livingston
01h 06m from Lexington
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Pineville?

The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Lexington and 57.6 miles from Pineville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pineville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 95.03 mi (152.93 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Pineville

#2 Pineville

Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky

Population1,692
Coordinates36.7620300, -83.6949200
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Pineville (-83.69492, 36.76203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.4 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.70
8.14 gal · 30.8 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.35 $30.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.31 $34.62
Premium $4.65 $18.94 $37.88
Diesel $5.30 $21.59 $43.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Pineville. The current time is 12:20:36.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.