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

The driving distance from Greenup, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
117.91 mi
01h 54m
Flight
95.4 mi
153.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.4 mi
Kilometers
153.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.91 mi
Kilometers
189.75 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, May 31, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Greenup
Sun, May 31, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenup
2026-05-31T01:08
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Sun, May 31, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenup
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lakeview Heights
KY

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

From Greenup
58.9 mi
00h 57m
To Lexington-Fayette
59 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    2698 ft · 54 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seaton Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Seaton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Industrial Parkway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Industrial Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1449 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  6. 6

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1535 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington

    1399 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Winchester Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  10. 10

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

    940 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road

    2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Floyd Drive

    981 ft · 31 sec · Floyd Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Parkway
111 mi · 94%
Seaton Avenue
2.32 mi · 2%
Winchester Road
1.72 mi · 1%
I 75 South
1.47 mi · 1%
Walnut Street
0.51 mi
East New Circle Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Industrial Parkway

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 44m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview Heights
00h 57m from Greenup
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenup and Mostly Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Lakeview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Greenup and 59 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenup and Mostly Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Heights

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

60 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

79 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

84 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

97 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenup and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 95.4 mi (153.53 km).

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#1 Greenup

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

Population1,100
Coordinates38.5731300, -82.8301700
Altitude160
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: Walnut Street (-82.830342, 38.57296)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenup and Lexington-Fayette. The current time is 01:08:23.

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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.