How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Guthrie, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Guthrie, KY is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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City in Kentucky, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Guthrie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Guthrie.
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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
7.2 mi · 11 min · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
1272 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 165: Owensboro
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Russellville Road
8.2 mi · 10 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 54 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
2287 ft · 41 sec · Clarksville Road
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Continue on West 9th Street
762 ft · 15 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on Clarksville Road
10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road
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Turn left onto Ewing Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Ewing Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ewing Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Guthrie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington-Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guthrie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Guthrie?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Upton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 104.9 miles from Guthrie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Guthrie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington-Fayette and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guthrie.
Stop Ideas Near Upton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Guthrie. Straight-line distance: 177.46 mi (285.59 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 Guthrie
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 1,426 |
| Coordinates | 36.6483800, -87.1663900 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guthrie (-87.16639, 36.64838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.47 | $62.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
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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