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

The driving distance from Grayson, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.45 mi
01h 33m
Flight
84.3 mi
135.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.45 mi
Kilometers
152 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, May 3, 9:34 AM EDT
Return by in Grayson
Sun, May 3, 11:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grayson
2026-05-03T08:01
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Sun, May 3, 9:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grayson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Grayson
47.7 mi
00h 46m
To Lexington-Fayette
46.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grayson and Lexington-Fayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grayson and Lexington-Fayette.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    869 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1535 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1399 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winchester Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    940 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road

    2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Floyd Drive

    981 ft · 31 sec · Floyd Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grayson and Lexington-Fayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carol Malone Boulevard
90.9 mi · 96%
Winchester Road
1.72 mi · 2%
I 75 South
1.47 mi · 2%
East New Circle Road
0.5 mi · 1%
US 60
0.27 mi
Floyd Drive
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Carol Malone Boulevard

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
00h 46m from Grayson
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Grayson and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grayson to Lexington-Fayette?

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Grayson and 46.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Grayson and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grayson and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 84.3 mi (135.66 km).

Grayson

#1 Grayson

City in Kentucky, United States

Population3,832
Coordinates38.3325800, -82.9485000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

Population314,488
Coordinates38.0498000, -84.4585500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-82.948516, 38.33253)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.62 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.24 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Grayson and Lexington-Fayette. The current time is 08:01:30.

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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.