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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Water Street
16 m · 5 sec · West Water Street
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Turn right onto South Main Cross Street
1250 ft · 25 sec · South Main Cross Street
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Turn slight left onto Clark Street
760 ft · 21 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right
19.2 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Maysville Road
1 km · 53 sec · Maysville Road
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Take the ramp right
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 64
21.6 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 64
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 859: Bluegrass Station
1602 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Haley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
5.3 mi · 9 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
675 ft · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Sterling.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flemingsburg and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 50.29 mi (80.93 km).
#1 Flemingsburg
City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,804 |
| Coordinates | 38.4223000, -83.7338100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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