How far is Flemingsburg, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Flemingsburg, KY to Lexington, KY is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
65.81 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.29 mi
80.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.29 mi
Kilometers
80.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.81 mi
Kilometers
105.91 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Thu, Apr 16, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in Flemingsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flemingsburg
2026-04-16T16:33
Arrive Lexington
Thu, Apr 16, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flemingsburg
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
Mount Sterling
KY

City in Montgomery County, Kentucky

From Flemingsburg
31.4 mi
00h 35m
To Lexington
34.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 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 Flemingsburg and Lexington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Water Street

    16 m · 5 sec · West Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Cross Street

    1250 ft · 25 sec · South Main Cross Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Clark Street

    760 ft · 21 sec · Clark Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    19.2 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Maysville Road

    1 km · 53 sec · Maysville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64

    21.6 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 64

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station

    1602 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Haley Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Haley Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Man O War Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

    675 ft · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Interstate Highway 64
21.6 mi · 33%
Clark Street
9.45 mi · 14%
Man O War Boulevard
5.27 mi · 8%
Winchester Road
3.09 mi · 5%
Haley Road
1.56 mi · 2%
Pimlico Parkway
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Interstate Highway 64

Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64

21.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Sterling
00h 35m from Flemingsburg
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg to Lexington?

The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Flemingsburg and 34.4 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

68 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flemingsburg and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 50.29 mi (80.93 km).

Flemingsburg

#1 Flemingsburg

City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,804
Coordinates38.4223000, -83.7338100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: West Water Street (-83.733919, 38.422197)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 Flemingsburg and Lexington. The current time is 16:33:25.

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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.