How far is Augusta, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?

The driving distance from Augusta, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65 mi
01h 28m
Flight
55.58 mi
89.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.58 mi
Kilometers
89.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65 mi
Kilometers
104.6 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Carlisle
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Augusta
38.6 mi
00h 44m
To Lexington-Fayette
26.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Lexington-Fayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Lexington-Fayette.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    48 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    68 m · 14 sec · Elizabeth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Augusta Chatham Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Augusta Chatham Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto AA Highway

    12.4 mi · 15 min · AA Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2499 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Clyde T. Barbour Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    39.4 mi · 49 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bank Row Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bank Row Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broadway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West New Circle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta and Lexington-Fayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clyde T. Barbour Highway
42.9 mi · 66%
AA Highway
12.9 mi · 20%
Lexington Road
6.76 mi · 10%
Paris Pike
5.91 mi · 9%
East Augusta Chatham Road
3.15 mi · 5%
West New Circle Road
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 44m from Augusta
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Augusta and Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Lexington-Fayette?

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 38.6 miles from Augusta and 26.4 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Augusta and Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carlisle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.

RAIL

Maysville

44 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

98 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

98 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

103 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 55.58 mi (89.45 km).

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#1 Augusta

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

Population314,488
Coordinates38.0498000, -84.4585500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.005986, 38.771676)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Lexington-Fayette. The current time is 23:42:44.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.