How far is Irvine, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Irvine, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Arlington is a city in Madison County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on Broadway Street
131 m · 24 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1566 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Richmond Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Irvine Road
9.8 mi · 14 min · Irvine Road
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Turn right onto Eastern Bypass
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on Dr Robert R Martin Bypass
3 mi · 5 min · Dr Robert R Martin Bypass
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Continue on Lexington Road
1221 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1850 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
940 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn left onto Floyd Drive
981 ft · 31 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 Irvine and Lexington-Fayette.
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.
Lexington Road
Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Irvine and Chance 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 Irvine to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Irvine and 22.2 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Irvine and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 35.79 mi (57.6 km).
#1 Irvine
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,289 |
| Coordinates | 37.7006400, -83.9738100 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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