How far is Lawrenceburg, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, KY to Lexington, KY is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceburg and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg and Lexington.
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Start on North Main Street
29 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Woodford Street
3169 ft · 54 sec · East Woodford Street
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Continue on Versailles Road
9 mi · 13 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Rose Hill Avenue
1844 ft · 49 sec · Rose Hill Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
157 m · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Street
137 m · 10 sec · Lexington Street
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Continue on Lexington Road
4.4 mi · 5 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 Lawrenceburg and Lexington.
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.
Versailles Road
Continue on Versailles Road
8.96 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceburg to Lexington?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lawrenceburg and 14.2 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrenceburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 km).
#1 Lawrenceburg
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 11,529 |
| Coordinates | 38.0373000, -84.8966200 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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