How far is South Shore, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from South Shore, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Shore and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Shore and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on the route
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Industrial Parkway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Industrial Parkway
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Keep slight right
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1535 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1399 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
940 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn left onto Floyd Drive
981 ft · 31 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Shore and Lexington-Fayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Industrial Parkway
Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 01h 44m
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 South Shore and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Shore to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from South Shore and 51.2 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Shore and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
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 Morehead.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Shore and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 93.55 mi (150.56 km).
#1 South Shore
City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 38.7209100, -82.9582300 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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