How far is Lexington, KY from Windy Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Windy Hills, KY is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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 city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Windy Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Windy Hills.
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Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1507 ft · 35 sec · Tates Creek Road
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Turn left onto KY 4 West: New Circle Road
2026 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road
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Turn slight right onto Versailles Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Versailles Bypass
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Continue on Frankfort Road
6 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Versailles Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Versailles Road
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Turn left
1691 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
3160 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, US 60 West: Watterson Expressway, Saint Matthews
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42, KY 22: Brownsboro Road
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road
89 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 42: Brownsboro Road
90 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42 West: Brownsboro Road
25 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Brownsboro Road
1008 ft · 42 sec · Brownsboro Road
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Turn left onto Rudy Lane
1867 ft · 1 min · Rudy Lane
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Turn right onto Two Springs Lane
57 m · 8 sec · Two Springs Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Two Springs Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Windy Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Versailles Road
Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 00h 49m
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 Sunny near Windy Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Windy Hills?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Lexington and 37.8 miles from Windy Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Windy Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Windy Hills. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.03 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windy Hills
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,461 |
| Coordinates | 38.2739600, -85.6344100 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windy Hills (-85.63441, 38.27396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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