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

The driving distance from Irvington, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.73 mi
01h 59m
Flight
100.12 mi
161.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.12 mi
Kilometers
161.12 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.73 mi
Kilometers
194.3 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Irvington
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irvington
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irvington
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
Woodland Hills
KY

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA

From Irvington
60.3 mi
00h 59m
To Lexington-Fayette
60.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Irvington and Lexington-Fayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    932 ft · 19 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Woodlawn Street

    598 ft · 16 sec · Woodlawn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    31.7 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    24.7 mi · 28 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Lexington

    3233 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    3139 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West New Circle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 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 Irvington 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
60.2 mi · 50%
Gene Snyder Freeway
24.7 mi · 20%
West New Circle Road
1.42 mi · 1%
North Broadway
1.03 mi · 1%
US 27
0.59 mi
KY 841 East
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland Hills
00h 59m from Irvington
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Irvington 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 Irvington to Lexington-Fayette?

The road trip is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Woodland Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Irvington and 60.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Irvington 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 Irvington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland Hills

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

21 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irvington and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 100.12 mi (161.12 km).

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#1 Irvington

City in Kentucky, USA

Population1,192
Coordinates37.8803400, -86.2838600
Altitude189
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 (-86.28386, 37.880278)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 Irvington, KY and Lexington-Fayette, KY. The current time in Irvington is 00:25:26, although it is 01:25:26 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.