How far is Edmonton, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Edmonton, KY to Lexington, KY is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.45 mi
02h 16m
Flight
93.41 mi
150.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.41 mi
Kilometers
150.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.45 mi
Kilometers
195.46 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in Edmonton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmonton
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Lexington
Wed, Apr 22, 8:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edmonton
9:30 PM CDT
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
Liberty
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Edmonton
57.8 mi
01h 08m
To Lexington
63.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2111 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Greensburg Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Greensburg Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Somerset

    2093 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    32 mi · 34 min · Cumberland Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Jamestown, Russell Springs

    1751 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge left

    48.4 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1692 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 23 sec · Wilderness Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Danville Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Danville Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Nicholasville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 East: New Circle Road

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    1 mi · 1 min · New Circle Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tates Creek Road

    1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edmonton 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 127
48.8 mi · 40%
Cumberland Parkway
32 mi · 26%
Lexington Road
15.2 mi · 12%
Danville Road
5.96 mi · 5%
South Main Street
3.86 mi · 3%
Nicholasville Road
2.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 127

Merge left

48.4 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
93.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
01h 08m from Edmonton
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edmonton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Edmonton to Lexington?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Edmonton and 63.6 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Edmonton and Lexington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edmonton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmonton and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 93.41 mi (150.33 km).

Edmonton

#1 Edmonton

City in Kentucky, U.

Population1,597
Coordinates36.9800600, -85.6121900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.612292, 36.980045)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Edmonton, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Edmonton is 18:29:40, although it is 19:29:40 in Lexington.

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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.