How far is Berea, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Berea, KY to Lexington, KY is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.23 mi
00h 39m
Flight
30.66 mi
49.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.66 mi
Kilometers
49.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.23 mi
Kilometers
58.3 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Sun, May 24, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Berea
Sun, May 24, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berea
2026-05-24T21:56
Arrive Lexington
Sun, May 24, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Berea
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Arlington
KY

Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky

From Berea
18.1 mi
00h 19m
To Lexington
18.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berea and Lexington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berea and Lexington.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1688 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    110 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Man O War Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

    675 ft · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berea and Lexington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
29 mi · 80%
Athens Boonesboro Road
2.56 mi · 7%
Richmond Road
1.59 mi · 4%
Man O War Boulevard
1.34 mi · 4%
Pimlico Parkway
1.16 mi · 3%
KY 418
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chestnut Street

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 19m from Berea
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berea 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 Berea to Lexington?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Berea and 18.1 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Berea and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arlington, 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 Arlington.

RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berea and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 30.66 mi (49.35 km).

Berea

#1 Berea

City in Kentucky

Population16,287
Coordinates37.5686900, -84.2963200
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Street (-84.296308, 37.568673)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Berea and Lexington. The current time is 21:56:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.