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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.58 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.01 mi
75.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.01 mi
Kilometers
75.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.58 mi
Kilometers
91.05 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flemingsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Thu, Apr 16, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-16T16:29
Arrive Flemingsburg
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Millersburg
KY

City in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States

From Lexington-Fayette
28.3 mi
00h 39m
To Flemingsburg
28.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

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.

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  11. 11

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Maysville Road

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Maysville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Water Street

    16 m · 1 sec · West Water Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
12.6 mi · 22%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 12%
Lexington Road
6.79 mi · 12%
Paris Pike
5.87 mi · 10%
Carlisle Bypass
3.94 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millersburg
00h 39m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lexington-Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flemingsburg.

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.

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

RAIL

Maysville

51 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

95 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

95 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

113 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Flemingsburg. Straight-line distance: 47.01 mi (75.65 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
Flemingsburg

#2 Flemingsburg

City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population2,804
Coordinates38.4223000, -83.7338100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Flemingsburg (-83.73381, 38.4223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.08
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Flemingsburg. The current time is 16:29:59.

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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.