How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Cynthiana, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Cynthiana, KY is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 Kentucky, United States
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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 Cynthiana.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Russell Cave Road
19.9 mi · 30 min · Russell Cave Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leesburg Pike
3.5 mi · 5 min · Leesburg Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paris Pike
46 m · 7 sec · Paris Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Paris Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on John Hunt Morgan Bridge
108 m · 13 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
999 ft · 33 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1023 ft · 33 sec · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Cynthiana.
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.
Russell Cave Road
Turn right onto Russell Cave Road
19.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Sunny near Cynthiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Cynthiana?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 13.8 miles from Cynthiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Sunny near Cynthiana.
Stop Ideas Near Monterey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Cynthiana. Straight-line distance: 25.17 mi (40.5 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 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cynthiana (-84.2941, 38.39035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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