How far is Franklin, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Franklin and Lexington-Fayette is 148.12 miles (238.38 km).

Flight distance from Franklin, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 148.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Franklin to Lexington-Fayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Franklin, Kentucky to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is: 176.45 miles (283.97 km) by car.

Driving from Franklin to Lexington-Fayette will take approximately 02 hours 44 minutes.

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#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-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its bourbon, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.

Population 314488
GPS Coordinates 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W
Latitude 38.0498000
Longitude -84.4585500
Altitude 305
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Franklin and Lexington-Fayette

The distance between Franklin and Lexington-Fayette is 284 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 09 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-Fayette, KY. The current time in Franklin is 12:55:03, although it is 13:55:03 in Lexington-Fayette.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.57 liters (6.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Lexington-Fayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Lexington-Fayette is $19.87 (diesel $26.19).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $19.87 $22.87 $25.32 $26.19

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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

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