Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Asheville to Lexington. If you're planning a road trip to Lexington, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Asheville
drive for about 54 minutes
11:54 am Smokey Mountain Outdoors
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:54 pm
drive for about 1 hour
1:55 pm Knoxville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:55 pm
drive for about 46 minutes
3:41 pm Pioneer
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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11:00 am leave from Pioneer
drive for about 55 minutes
11:55 am Corbin
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:55 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:24 pm Nicholasville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:24 pm
drive for about 20 minutes
3:44 pm arrive in Lexington
day 2 driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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Pioneer
Corbin
Nicholasville
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Lexington to Asheville drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Asheville? Try searching for places within 4.5 hours of Asheville.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Asheville to Lexington. Or get a full Asheville to Lexington flight plan.
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