How far is Audubon Park, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Audubon Park, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Audubon Park and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Audubon Park and Lexington-Fayette.
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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
66 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
3139 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West New Circle Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 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 Audubon Park 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.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
66 mi · 01h 12m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Audubon Park to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 38.7 miles from Audubon Park and 38.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 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-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Audubon Park and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.12 km).
#1 Audubon Park
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.2039600, -85.7252400 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.43 | $28.85 |
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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