How far is Paintsville, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Paintsville, KY to Lexington, KY is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paintsville and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paintsville and Lexington.
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Start on Court Street
151 m · 27 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · 3rd Street
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Parkway
76.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
1602 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Haley Road
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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 Man O War Boulevard
5.3 mi · 9 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
675 ft · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paintsville and Lexington.
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
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain Parkway
76.9 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 Rain Showers leaving Paintsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paintsville to Lexington?
The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 56.9 miles from Paintsville and 60.3 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paintsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lexington.
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 Paintsville and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 91.87 mi (147.85 km).
#1 Paintsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 3,925 |
| Coordinates | 37.8145400, -82.8071100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.61 | $35.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.96 | $43.92 |
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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