How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Auburn, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Auburn, KY is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Auburn.
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Start on the route
560 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 25 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left onto East New Circle Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
1272 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road
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Turn left onto Bowling Green Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
106 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Auburn?
The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 88.8 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Auburn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 148.19 mi (238.49 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Auburn
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 36.8642100, -86.7102700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-86.71027, 36.86421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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