University of Kentucky

The closest major airport is Blue Grass Airport, also known as LEX or KLEX, located at a distance of 8 miles from the city center of Lexington, KY.

Getting around in Lexington, KY

People say that it's easy to get around in Lexington, due to the fact that the city has a modern highway system and an efficient public transportation service, offered by an intra-city bus system, including plenty of cabs available, as soon as you land at the Blue Grass Airport.

Driving in and around Lexington is also easy, according to previous visitors, and the best thing about it is that even during rush hour, the traffic is not that bad, compared to other cities. You can also walk your way around, if you don't have to travel far from your hotel, due to the fact that all major downtown hotels in Lexington are within walking distance, as well as many tourist attractions, popular bars or pubs.

How to get to University of Kentucky campus?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From I-75 Northbound (Knoxville area): Take exit 104, onto the Athens-Boonesboro Road, and drive towards Lexington. Please keep in mind that Highway 418 becomes Richmond Road, and then Main Street. Proceed to Woodland Avenue, and turn left. Make a right, when you get to Hilltop Avenue and then another right into William T. Young Library visitor's parking lot.

From I-75 Southbound (Cincinnati area): Take exit 115, onto the Newton Pike, on Highway 922. Proceed toward Lexington, to Main Street. Drive for about 3 or 4 blocks, until you reach Broadway, and turn right. Drive past 2 traffic lights, and turn left, onto Maxwell. Continue to Woodland Avenue (past 6 or 7 light), and make a right. Drive 3 or 4 blocks to Hilltop Avenue (right), and make a right into William T. Young Library visitor's parking lot.

From I-64 Eastbound (Louisville area): Merge with I-75 Southbound. Take exit 115 onto the Newton Pike. Go towards Lexington, and head to Main Street (left). Continue to drive for about 3 or 4 blocks, until you reach Broadway (right). Drive past 2 traffic lights, to Maxwell (left). Proceed to Woodland Avenue (right), and head to Hilltop Avenue (right). Turn right into William T. Young Library visitor's parking lot.