How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Lexington, KY is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Lexington.
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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 · 26 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn right onto East New Circle Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1252 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Alumni Drive
2035 ft · 49 sec · Alumni Drive
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Turn right onto Yellowstone Parkway
1777 ft · 48 sec · Yellowstone Parkway
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Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Pimlico Parkway
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
675 ft · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Lexington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East New Circle Road
Turn right onto East New Circle Road
3.82 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Lexington?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 3 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Maysville
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 4.35 mi (7 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 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.83 | $1.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.94 | $1.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.02 | $2.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
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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