How far is Clay City, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Clay City, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay City and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1268 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
16.4 mi · 18 min · Mountain Parkway
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1535 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1399 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
940 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn left onto Floyd Drive
981 ft · 31 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clay City and Lexington-Fayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mountain Parkway
Merge slight left onto Mountain Parkway
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clay City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay City to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Clay City and 19 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:12 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clay City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay City and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 32.23 mi (51.87 km).
#1 Clay City
City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 37.8592500, -83.9185300 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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