How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Crestwood, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Crestwood, KY is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Crestwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Crestwood.
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Start on the route
560 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Floyd Drive
2622 ft · 1 min · Floyd Drive
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Turn left onto East Loudon Avenue
1878 ft · 50 sec · East Loudon Avenue
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Walton Avenue
2514 ft · 2 min · Walton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
658 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
2178 ft · 1 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto East High Street
1403 ft · 40 sec · East High Street
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Continue on Tates Creek Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Road
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Turn right onto Rebecca Drive
1310 ft · 47 sec · Rebecca Drive
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Turn right onto Shirlee Drive
132 m · 20 sec · Shirlee Drive
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Turn left onto Glendover Road
2439 ft · 1 min · Glendover Road
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Continue on Glendover Road
792 ft · 27 sec · Glendover Road
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Turn right onto Jesselin Drive
68 m · 8 sec · Jesselin Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jesselin Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Crestwood.
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.
Tates Creek Road
Continue on Tates Creek Road
1.48 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Partly Cloudy near Crestwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Crestwood?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 2.7 miles from Crestwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Partly Cloudy near Crestwood.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Crestwood. Straight-line distance: 3.98 mi (6.4 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 Crestwood
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 5,111 |
| Coordinates | 38.0098000, -84.5110500 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestwood (-84.51105, 38.0098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.72 | $1.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.88 | $1.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
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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