How far is Lebanon Junction, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Lebanon Junction, KY to Lexington, KY is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.35 mi
01h 22m
Flight
69.19 mi
111.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.19 mi
Kilometers
111.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.35 mi
Kilometers
134.14 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon Junction
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon Junction
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Lexington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon Junction
9:30 PM EDT
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
Willisburg
KY

Human settlement in Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Lebanon Junction
41.6 mi
00h 41m
To Lexington
41.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon Junction and Lexington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon Junction and Lexington.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    777 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Preston Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lebanon Junction Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Junction Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Elizabethtown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Elizabethtown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nelsonville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Nelsonville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tates Creek Road

    1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon Junction and Lexington.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
61.4 mi · 74%
New Circle Road
5.64 mi · 7%
Versailles Road
4.39 mi · 5%
Preston Highway
2.56 mi · 3%
Nelsonville Road
2.41 mi · 3%
Lebanon Junction Road
2.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

61.4 mi · 01h 06m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willisburg
00h 41m from Lebanon Junction
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lebanon Junction and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lebanon Junction to Lexington?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Willisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Lebanon Junction and 41.7 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lebanon Junction and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Willisburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon Junction and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 69.19 mi (111.35 km).

Lebanon Junction

#1 Lebanon Junction

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,970
Coordinates37.8345100, -85.7319000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.731913, 37.834368)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.13 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.26 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon Junction and Lexington. The current time is 21:27:27.

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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.