How far is Hardinsburg, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Hardinsburg, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardinsburg and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardinsburg and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on 3rd Street
2417 ft · 48 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway N259
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway N259
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
43.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington
3233 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
3139 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West New Circle Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardinsburg and Lexington-Fayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Fern Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Hardinsburg and 62.7 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hardinsburg and Lexington-Fayette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hardinsburg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Fern Creek
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardinsburg and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 110.7 mi (178.16 km).
#1 Hardinsburg
County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 37.7800600, -86.4605300 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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