How far is Lexington, KY from Van Lear, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Van Lear, KY is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Van Lear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Van Lear.
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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 right to continue on Mountain Parkway
76.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Mountain Parkway
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Turn left onto Rock House Road
1.4 km · 58 sec · Rock House Road
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Continue on Wheeler Branch Road
1 km · 43 sec · Wheeler Branch Road
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Continue on New Paintsville Road
11.9 mi · 14 min · New Paintsville Road
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Take the exit right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto Miller Creek Road
149 m · 22 sec · Miller Creek Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Possum Hollow Road
13 m · 2 sec · Possum Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Possum Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Van Lear.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
76.7 mi · 01h 23m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Van Lear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Van Lear?
The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Campton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Lexington and 60 miles from Van Lear.
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 24.6 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Van Lear.
Stop Ideas Near Campton
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 Campton.
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Van Lear. Straight-line distance: 94.98 mi (152.86 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Lear
Van Lear is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.7712100, -82.7579400 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Lear (-82.75794, 37.77121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $4.00 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $19.24 | $38.49 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
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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