How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Louisa, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Louisa, KY is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Louisa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Louisa.
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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
2414 ft · 50 sec · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington
539 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Winchester
663 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Winchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1105 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Louisa, Ashland
1678 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Louisa Road
21.1 mi · 24 min · Louisa Road
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 23
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 23
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1846 ft · 31 sec · Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Louisa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Keep slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Louisa?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 68.2 miles from Louisa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington-Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Louisa.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
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 Morehead.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Louisa. Straight-line distance: 101 mi (162.54 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 Louisa
City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,325 |
| Coordinates | 38.1142500, -82.6032100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisa (-82.60321, 38.11425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.46 | $40.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.39 | $44.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
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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