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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Lewisport, KY is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.42 mi
03h 16m
Flight
133.28 mi
214.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.28 mi
Kilometers
214.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.42 mi
Kilometers
269.43 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-18T03:36
Arrive Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:16 AM to 10:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington-Fayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fairdale
KY

City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Lexington-Fayette
83.6 mi
01h 38m
To Lewisport
83.8 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Interstate 265, KY 841 South: Gene Snyder Freeway

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Knox, Patton Museum

    62 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    14.9 mi · 19 min · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pell Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Pell Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pell Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 33%
Gene Snyder Freeway
25.2 mi · 15%
Dixie Highway
14.9 mi · 9%
I 75 North
4.55 mi · 3%
East New Circle Road
1.41 mi · 1%
North Broadway
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

62.4 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairdale
01h 38m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington-Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewisport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Fairdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 83.8 miles from Lewisport.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 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 Lewisport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington-Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewisport.

Stop Ideas Near Fairdale

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Lewisport. Straight-line distance: 133.28 mi (214.5 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
Lewisport

#2 Lewisport

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,681
Coordinates37.9370000, -86.9022100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Lewisport (-86.90221, 37.937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.36 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.72 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Lewisport, KY. The current time in Lexington-Fayette is 03:36:22, although it is 02:36:22 in Lewisport.

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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.