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

The driving distance from Lebanon, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.54 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.58 mi
87.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.58 mi
Kilometers
87.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.54 mi
Kilometers
108.69 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Lebanon
33.7 mi
00h 36m
To Lexington-Fayette
33.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Lebanon and Lexington-Fayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    18 m · 9 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Spalding Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Springfield Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triple 5 Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 km · 59 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    2975 ft · 38 sec · Triple 5 Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Triple 5 Highway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

    29.4 mi · 32 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road

    2735 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · New Circle Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
29.4 mi · 44%
Triple 5 Highway
14.9 mi · 22%
New Circle Road
7.06 mi · 10%
Versailles Road
4.64 mi · 7%
Springfield Road
3.01 mi · 4%
Lebanon Road
2.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bluegrass Parkway

29.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
00h 36m from Lebanon
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Lebanon and 33.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lebanon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 54.58 mi (87.84 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States

Population5,733
Coordinates37.5697900, -85.2527400
Altitude241
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: West Main Street (-85.252761, 37.56983)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.95
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.97 $17.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.12 $20.24
Premium $4.65 $11.08 $22.15
Diesel $5.30 $12.62 $25.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lebanon and Lexington-Fayette. The current time is 22:36:59.

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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.