How far is Crittenden, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Crittenden, KY to Lexington, KY is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.3 miles (89 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
63.72 mi
01h 05m
Flight
55.3 mi
89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.3 mi
Kilometers
89 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.72 mi
Kilometers
102.54 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Crittenden
Thu, Apr 16, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crittenden
2026-04-16T03:46
Arrive Lexington
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crittenden
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
Sadieville
KY

City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Crittenden
30.4 mi
00h 32m
To Lexington
33.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    853 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Violet Road

    1762 ft · 46 sec · Violet Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    50.4 mi · 54 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington

    1442 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newtown Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  8. 8

    Continue on Bolivar Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street

    945 ft · 28 sec · South Upper Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Limestone

    1132 ft · 32 sec · South Limestone

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Avenue of Champions

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions

  12. 12

    Continue on Euclid Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Euclid Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East High Street

    689 ft · 14 sec · East High Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Tates Creek Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tates Creek Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    150 m · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Alumni Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chinoe Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Greentree Road

    877 ft · 30 sec · Greentree Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    1470 ft · 42 sec · Gainesway Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
50.7 mi · 80%
Newtown Pike
3.29 mi · 5%
Chinoe Road
1.17 mi · 2%
Tates Creek Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Oliver Lewis Way
0.85 mi · 1%
Euclid Avenue
0.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

50.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
55.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sadieville
00h 32m from Crittenden
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crittenden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crittenden to Lexington?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Crittenden and 33.2 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 55.3 miles (89 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Crittenden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Sadieville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

73 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

80 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crittenden and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 55.3 mi (89 km).

Crittenden

#1 Crittenden

City in Kentucky, USA

Population3,925
Coordinates38.7828400, -84.6052200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: US-25 (-84.605228, 38.782846)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Crittenden and Lexington. The current time is 03:46:55.

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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.