How far is Elkton, KY from Lexington, KY?

Fastest route

Here is a summary of the directions from Elkton, Kentucky 42220 to Lexington, Kentucky:

Duration: 3 hours 5 minutes
Distance: 200 miles
Route: I-65 N and KY-9002 E

Directions

To get from Elkton to Lexington, follow these directions:

Start by heading south on N Main St toward Public Square.
Turn right onto Public Square.
Continue onto US-68 BUS E/E Main St.
Turn left onto W 9th St/Clarksville Rd.
Follow W 9th St as it turns right and becomes Bowling Green Rd.
Use the right lane to take the William H. Natcher Pkwy S ramp.
Merge onto I-165/William H. Natcher Pkwy.
Take exit 1A for I-65 N toward Louisville.
Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-65 N.
Take exit 93 for Blue Grass Pkwy toward Bardstown/Lexington.
Continue onto KY-9002 E/Bluegrass Pkwy/Rte 9002 E.
Take exit 72A to merge onto US-60 E/Lexington Rd toward Lexington.
Continue on US-60 E and drive to Ave of Champions in Lexington.
Merge onto US-60 E/Lexington Rd and pass by Starbucks.
Turn right onto Oliver Lewis Way.
Continue straight onto Bolivar St.
Turn right onto S Upper St.
Make a sharp left onto S Limestone.
Finally, turn right onto Ave of Champions.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 Plan for a 3-hour and 5-minute journey covering a distance of approximately 200 miles.
⛽ Make sure to fuel up before starting your trip to avoid any inconvenience.
🚧 Check traffic conditions on I-65 N and KY-9002 E for the fastest route.
🕒 Keep in mind that your destination is in a different time zone, so adjust your schedule accordingly.
🗺️ Consider using a navigation app or GPS device for real-time directions and updates.
🛣️ Follow the specified exits and merges to stay on the designated route.
📱 Stay focused on the road and avoid distractions while driving for a safe journey.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elkton and Lexington is 167.96 miles (270.3 km).

Flight distance from Elkton, KY to Lexington, KY is 167.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Elkton to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elkton, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 205.95 miles (331.44 km) by car.

Driving from Elkton to Lexington will take approximately 03 hours 15 minutes.

#1 Elkton

Human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population	2157
GPS Coordinates	36°48'36"N 87°9'15"W
Latitude	36.8100400
Longitude	-87.1541700
Altitude	190
Country	United States

The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population	225366
GPS Coordinates	37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W
Latitude	37.9886900
Longitude	-84.4777200
Altitude	295
Country	United States

Starting point in Elkton: North Main Street (-87.153979,36.810003)
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time Between Elkton and Lexington

The distance between Elkton and Lexington is 331 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Elkton, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Elkton is 08:08:18, although it is 09:08:18 in Lexington.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 51 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	05 hours 08 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	04 hours 07 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 34 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.51 liters (7.27 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elkton and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elkton to Lexington is $23.19 (diesel $30.57).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$23.19	$26.69	$29.55	$30.57

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elkton and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.