Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Nashville 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.
10:00 am start in Nashville
drive for about 1 hour
11:09 am Bowling Green (Kentucky)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:09 pm
drive for about 41 minutes
12:50 pm Mammoth Cave National Park
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:50 pm
drive for about 56 minutes
2:47 pm Elizabethtown (Kentucky)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:47 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:54 pm Lawrenceburg (Kentucky)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:54 pm
drive for about 39 minutes
6:33 pm arrive in Lexington
driving ≈ 4.5 hours
Bowling Green (Kentucky) (6 answers)
Mammoth Cave National Park (14 mentions)
Elizabethtown (Kentucky) (4 answers)
Lawrenceburg (Kentucky) (3 answers)
Woodford Reserve Distillery (3 mentions)
Four Roses Distillery (2 mentions)
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Lexington. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Lexington? (5 answers)
Don from Winnipeg asked:
Best place to stay in Lexington while attending the Rolex 3 day event? (1 answer)
Arlene from asked:
stays overnight, Lexington, Ky. near highway (1 answer)
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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 Nashville drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Nashville? Try searching for places within 3 hours of Nashville.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Nashville to Lexington. Or get a full Nashville to Lexington flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
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