How far is Guthrie, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Guthrie, KY to Lexington, KY is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Guthrie and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie and Lexington.
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Start on Ewing Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russellville Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
696 ft · 14 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
2353 ft · 42 sec · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1997 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Guthrie and Lexington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Interstate Highway 65
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
71.9 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Guthrie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Guthrie to Lexington?
The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Upton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Guthrie and 104.6 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Guthrie and Lexington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Guthrie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Upton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Upton.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Guthrie and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 174.35 mi (280.59 km).
#1 Guthrie
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 1,426 |
| Coordinates | 36.6483800, -87.1663900 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.39 | $62.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.35 | $68.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.14 | $78.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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