How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Francisville, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Francisville, KY is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Francisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Francisville.
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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
63.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 18: Florence, Burlington
1189 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
3.1 mi · 5 min · Burlington Pike
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Turn straight onto KY 237: Union, Hebron
1188 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 11 sec
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Continue on North Bend Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Bend Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bend Road
31 m · 2 sec · North Bend Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bend Road
2314 ft · 47 sec · North Bend Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Bend Road
34 m · 2 sec · North Bend Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bend Road
2870 ft · 57 sec · North Bend Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bend Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Francisville.
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
63.6 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Francisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Francisville?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 40.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 40.4 miles from Francisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Francisville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Francisville. Straight-line distance: 74.31 mi (119.59 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 Francisville
Township in Boone County, Kentucky
| Population | 7,944 |
| Coordinates | 39.1050600, -84.7243900 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Francisville (-84.72439, 39.10506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
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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