How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Carrollton, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Carrollton, KY is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.2 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Carrollton.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
2401 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Versailles, Frankfort
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Frankfort
71 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Wilkinson Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wilkinson Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
593 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
125 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Waverly Road
91 m · 11 sec · Waverly Road
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Turn left onto Crittenden Street
939 ft · 19 sec · Crittenden Street
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Continue on KY 355
12.3 mi · 22 min · KY 355
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.4 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Carrollton.
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.
I 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
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 Partly Sunny near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 36.7 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lexington-Fayette and Partly Sunny near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 58.53 mi (94.2 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 Carrollton
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 3,806 |
| Coordinates | 38.6809000, -85.1794000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-85.1794, 38.6809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.01 | $24.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
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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