How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Augusta, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Augusta, KY is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Augusta.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Millersburg Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
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Continue on US 68
2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
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Continue on Carlisle Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass
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Continue on Maysville Road
23.5 mi · 30 min · Maysville Road
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Turn left onto Clyde T. Barbour Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville
1756 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto AA Highway
12.8 mi · 16 min · AA Highway
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Turn right onto Augusta Chatham Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Chatham Road
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Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard
2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
68 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
48 m · 8 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Augusta.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maysville Road
Continue on Maysville Road
23.5 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Augusta?
The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 39 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 55.58 mi (89.45 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 Augusta
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.7717400, -84.0057600 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Augusta (-84.00576, 38.77174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
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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