How far is Francisville, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Francisville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Francisville and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francisville and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on North Bend Road
2889 ft · 59 sec · North Bend Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bend Road
30 m · 2 sec · North Bend Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bend Road
2299 ft · 44 sec · North Bend Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bend Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Bend Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bend Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Bend Road
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Turn straight
1378 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Burlington Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
3139 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West New Circle Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Francisville and Lexington-Fayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 01h 11m
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 leaving Francisville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Francisville to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Francisville and 43.2 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Francisville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francisville and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 km).
#1 Francisville
Township in Boone County, Kentucky
| Population | 7,944 |
| Coordinates | 39.1050600, -84.7243900 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.12 | $22.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
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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