How far is Franklin, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franklin and Lexington is 144.74 miles (232.94 km).
Flight distance from Franklin, KY to Lexington, KY is 144.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Franklin to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franklin, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 175.87 miles (283.04 km) by car.
Driving from Franklin to Lexington will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9046 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°43'20"N 86°34'38"W |
| Latitude | 36.7222600 |
| Longitude | -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
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 |
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time Between Franklin and Lexington
The distance between Franklin and Lexington is 283 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 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 Franklin, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Franklin is 17:38:19, although it is 18:38:19 in Lexington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.49 liters (6.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Lexington is $19.8 (diesel $26.1).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $19.8 | $22.79 | $25.23 | $26.1 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
