How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Edgewood, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Edgewood, KY is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.12 mi
01h 28m
Flight
67.28 mi
108.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.28 mi
Kilometers
108.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.12 mi
Kilometers
122.5 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Mon, May 25, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Mon, May 25, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-05-25T08:53
Arrive Edgewood
Mon, May 25, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington-Fayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Corinth
KY

City in Kentucky

From Lexington-Fayette
38.1 mi
00h 44m
To Edgewood
38 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Edgewood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Edgewood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    560 ft · 43 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 25 sec · Floyd Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East New Circle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville

    2401 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 236: Erlanger

    1749 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Donaldson Highway

    1286 ft · 24 sec · Donaldson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    3034 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dudley Pike

    40 m · 7 sec · Dudley Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Beech Drive

    2012 ft · 1 min · Beech Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beech Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Edgewood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
70.7 mi · 93%
East New Circle Road
1.41 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.19 mi · 2%
Dixie Highway
1.02 mi · 1%
Commonwealth Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Beech Drive
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

66.1 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
67.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corinth
00h 44m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Edgewood?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 38 miles from Edgewood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Corinth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Corinth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corinth.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

67 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

68 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 67.28 mi (108.27 km).

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#1 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

Population314,488
Coordinates38.0498000, -84.4585500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Edgewood

#2 Edgewood

City in Kentucky, United States

Population8,779
Coordinates39.0186700, -84.5818900
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Edgewood (-84.58189, 39.01867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Edgewood. The current time is 08:53:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.