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

The driving distance from Berea, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
38.11 mi
00h 40m
Flight
34.4 mi
55.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.4 mi
Kilometers
55.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.11 mi
Kilometers
61.34 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, May 31, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Berea
Sun, May 31, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berea
2026-05-31T06:49
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Sun, May 31, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
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
19 mi
00h 20m
To Lexington-Fayette
19.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1850 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Winchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    940 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road

    2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Floyd Drive

    981 ft · 31 sec · Floyd Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chestnut Street
34.8 mi · 91%
Winchester Road
1.9 mi · 5%
East New Circle Road
0.5 mi · 1%
US 60
0.35 mi · 1%
Floyd Drive
0.19 mi
KY 4 North
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Chestnut Street

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 20m from Berea
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Berea and Partly Cloudy near Lexington-Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 19 miles from Berea and 19.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 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 $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Berea and Partly Cloudy near Lexington-Fayette.

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-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 34.4 mi (55.36 km).

Berea

#1 Berea

City in Kentucky

Population16,287
Coordinates37.5686900, -84.2963200
Altitude312
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: Chestnut Street (-84.296308, 37.568673)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Berea and Lexington-Fayette. The current time is 06:49:24.

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.