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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Grayson, KY is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
95.18 mi
01h 46m
Flight
84.3 mi
135.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.18 mi
Kilometers
153.18 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grayson
Sun, May 3, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, May 3, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-05-03T07:55
Arrive Grayson
Sun, May 3, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Lexington-Fayette
47.5 mi
00h 53m
To Grayson
47.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 26 sec · Floyd Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New Circle Road

    2414 ft · 50 sec · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington

    539 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Winchester

    663 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Winchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1105 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1, KY 7: Grayson, Maysville

    1462 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Carol Malone Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Carol Malone Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    869 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
90.4 mi · 95%
Winchester Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Carol Malone Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
I 75 North
0.57 mi · 1%
East New Circle Road
0.46 mi
KY 1
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight left

73.9 mi · 01h 19m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
00h 53m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Widespread Frost near Grayson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 47.7 miles from Grayson.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Widespread Frost near Grayson.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Grayson. Straight-line distance: 84.3 mi (135.66 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
Grayson

#2 Grayson

City in Kentucky, United States

Population3,832
Coordinates38.3325800, -82.9485000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Grayson (-82.9485, 38.33258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Grayson. The current time is 07:55:29.

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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.