How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Fort Thomas, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Fort Thomas, KY is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (114 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Fort Thomas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Fort Thomas.
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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
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
2401 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
1620 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Southgate, Fort Thomas
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27, KY 8: Fort Thomas
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Alexandria Pike
1.1 km · 2 min · Alexandria Pike
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Turn left onto Grandview Avenue
1299 ft · 44 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Fort Thomas Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Continue on South Fort Thomas Avenue
2258 ft · 1 min · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Continue on South Fort Thomas Avenue
15 m · 5 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Fort Thomas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Fort Thomas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Fort Thomas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Fort Thomas?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 43.4 miles from Fort Thomas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (114 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.58 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Fort Thomas.
Stop Ideas Near Williamstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamstown.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Fort Thomas. Straight-line distance: 70.84 mi (114.01 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 Fort Thomas
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 16,261 |
| Coordinates | 39.0750600, -84.4471600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Thomas (-84.44716, 39.07506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.58 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.28 | $32.57 |
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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