How far is Carlisle, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Carlisle, KY to Lexington, KY is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Lexington.
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Start on East Main Street
2817 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Concrete Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Concrete Road
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Turn left onto Carlisle Bypass
2661 ft · 41 sec · Carlisle Bypass
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Continue on US 68
2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
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Continue on Millersburg Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
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Continue on Millersburg Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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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 · 46 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 Carlisle and Lexington.
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.
Millersburg Road
Continue on Millersburg Road
6.91 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carlisle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Lexington?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Carlisle and 21 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carlisle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Monterey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 33.13 mi (53.32 km).
#1 Carlisle
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2,059 |
| Coordinates | 38.3120200, -84.0274300 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
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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