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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Goshen, KY is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
81.19 mi
01h 35m
Flight
65.29 mi
105.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.29 mi
Kilometers
105.07 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.19 mi
Kilometers
130.67 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive Goshen
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Shelbyville
KY

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Lexington-Fayette
40.5 mi
00h 47m
To Goshen
40.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville

    2401 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Prospect

    2768 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Goshen Lane

    28 m · 4 sec · Goshen Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goshen Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 69%
Gene Snyder Freeway
10.9 mi · 13%
I 75 North
4.55 mi · 6%
East New Circle Road
1.41 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.19 mi · 1%
Prospect
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

55.7 mi · 01h 00m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
65.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 47m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington-Fayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Goshen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 40.6 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington-Fayette and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Goshen.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 65.29 mi (105.07 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
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#2 Goshen

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates38.4031200, -85.5741300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Goshen (-85.57413, 38.40312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
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.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.85 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
5.74 gal · 21.7 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.21 $24.41
Premium $4.65 $13.36 $26.71
Diesel $5.30 $15.22 $30.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Goshen. The current time is 01:40:19.

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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.