How far is Audubon Park, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Audubon Park, KY to Lexington, KY is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Audubon Park and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park and Lexington.
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Start on Dove Road
105 m · 16 sec · Dove Road
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Turn right onto Chickadee Road
1640 ft · 1 min · Chickadee Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hess Lane
2617 ft · 1 min · Hess Lane
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Turn right onto Poplar Level Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Poplar Level Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 264 East
1798 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Versailles
76 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Versailles Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Versailles Bypass
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Turn slight left onto Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left 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 Audubon Park 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.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
44.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Audubon Park and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Audubon Park to Lexington?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Audubon Park and 39.2 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Audubon Park and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Audubon Park and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 69.44 mi (111.76 km).
#1 Audubon Park
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.2039600, -85.7252400 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.82 | $23.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.75 | $29.49 |
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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