How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Flemingsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Flemingsburg, KY is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Flemingsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Flemingsburg.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on Millersburg Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass
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Continue on US 68
2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68
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Continue on Carlisle Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass
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Continue on Maysville Road
10.9 mi · 13 min · Maysville Road
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Water Street
16 m · 1 sec · West Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Flemingsburg.
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.
Maysville Road
Continue on Maysville Road
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Flemingsburg?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Millersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 28.3 miles from Flemingsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lexington-Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flemingsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Millersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Flemingsburg. Straight-line distance: 47.01 mi (75.65 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 Flemingsburg
City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,804 |
| Coordinates | 38.4223000, -83.7338100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flemingsburg (-83.73381, 38.4223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.51 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
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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