How far is Augusta, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Augusta, KY to Lexington, KY is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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 40m.
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Halfway Point
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County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Lexington.
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Start on the route
49 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
48 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
68 m · 14 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard
2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Augusta Chatham Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Augusta Chatham Road
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Turn left onto AA Highway
12.4 mi · 15 min · AA Highway
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Take the exit right
2499 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Clyde T. Barbour Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway
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Continue straight
39.4 mi · 49 min
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Turn right onto Bank Row Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West New Circle Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · West New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1252 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Alumni Drive
2035 ft · 49 sec · Alumni Drive
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Turn right onto Yellowstone Parkway
1777 ft · 48 sec · Yellowstone Parkway
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Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Pimlico Parkway
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
675 ft · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right 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 Augusta 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.
Clyde T. Barbour Highway
Continue straight
39.4 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Lexington?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Augusta and 29.2 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).
#1 Augusta
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.7717400, -84.0057600 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.21 | $26.41 |
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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