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

The driving distance from Edmonton, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.03 mi
02h 18m
Flight
97.26 mi
156.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.03 mi
Kilometers
196.39 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 3:07 AM EDT
Return by in Edmonton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edmonton
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Springfield
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Edmonton
61 mi
01h 09m
To Lexington-Fayette
61 mi
01h 09m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2143 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Campbellsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.4 km · 60 sec · West Broadway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Campbellsville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lebanon Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn left

    46 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    94 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Triple 5 Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    29.4 mi · 32 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  36. 36

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

    2735 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · New Circle Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive

  39. 39

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi · 24%
Triple 5 Highway
14.9 mi · 12%
Campbellsville Road
12.6 mi · 10%
Edmonton Road
11.9 mi · 10%
Greensburg Road
9.88 mi · 8%
New Circle Road
7.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
01h 09m from Edmonton
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edmonton and Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Edmonton and 61 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 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-Fayette, 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 Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edmonton and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.53 km).

Edmonton

#1 Edmonton

City in Kentucky, U.

Population1,597
Coordinates36.9800600, -85.6121900
Altitude252
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: North Main Street (-85.612292, 36.980045)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Edmonton, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY. The current time in Edmonton is 23:49:33, although it is 00:49:33 in Lexington-Fayette.

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.