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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Edmonton, KY is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.98 mi
02h 24m
Flight
97.26 mi
156.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.98 mi
Kilometers
196.31 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmonton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Edmonton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Springfield
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Lexington-Fayette
61 mi
01h 12m
To Edmonton
61 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon

    1779 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass

    43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Springfield Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    28 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    131 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    40 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Campbellsville Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail

    1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Campbellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  28. 28

    Continue on New Campbellsville Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on New Lebanon Road

    6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West Broadway

    1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway

  32. 32

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Main Street

    2143 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Edmonton Road

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Greensburg Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  38. 38

    Turn straight

    63 m · 4 sec

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1960 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
41 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
29.2 mi · 24%
Greensburg Road
19.9 mi · 16%
Triple 5 Highway
14.7 mi · 12%
Edmonton Road
11.9 mi · 10%
East New Circle Road
7.23 mi · 6%
New Lebanon Road
6.13 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

29.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
01h 12m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Sunny near Edmonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 61 miles from Edmonton.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Edmonton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Sunny near Edmonton.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springfield, 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 Springfield.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Edmonton. Straight-line distance: 97.26 mi (156.53 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
Edmonton

#2 Edmonton

City in Kentucky, U.

Population1,597
Coordinates36.9800600, -85.6121900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Edmonton (-85.61219, 36.98006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.43
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.22 $32.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.65 $20.01 $40.02
Diesel $5.30 $22.81 $45.61

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Edmonton, KY. The current time in Lexington-Fayette is 22:53:42, although it is 21:53:42 in Edmonton.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.