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

The driving distance from Greensburg, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
78.8 mi
126.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.8 mi
Kilometers
126.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.15 mi
Kilometers
156.35 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greensburg
2026-04-18T18:47
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 8:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greensburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Greensburg
48.5 mi
00h 53m
To Lexington-Fayette
48.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Depot Street

    74 m · 16 sec · North Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

    815 ft · 39 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    918 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Campbellsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway

    1.4 km · 60 sec · West Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Campbellsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lebanon Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn left

    46 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    94 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Triple 5 Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    29.4 mi · 32 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  32. 32

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

    2735 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · New Circle Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi · 30%
Triple 5 Highway
14.9 mi · 15%
Campbellsville Road
12.6 mi · 13%
New Circle Road
7.06 mi · 7%
New Lebanon Road
6.13 mi · 6%
New Campbellsville Road
5.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 53m from Greensburg
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greensburg 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 Greensburg to Lexington-Fayette?

The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Greensburg and 48.6 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greensburg and Lexington-Fayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greensburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 78.8 mi (126.81 km).

Greensburg

#1 Greensburg

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates37.2608900, -85.4988500
Altitude183
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: North Depot Street (-85.498681, 37.260836)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.98 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.87
6.86 gal · 25.96 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.93 $25.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.59 $29.18
Premium $4.65 $15.96 $31.93
Diesel $5.30 $18.19 $36.39

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greensburg, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY. The current time in Greensburg is 18:47:44, although it is 19:47:44 in Lexington-Fayette.

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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.