How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Marion, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Marion, KY is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Marion.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Princeton
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Marion Road
19.4 mi · 29 min · Marion Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Belleville Street
22 m · 1 sec · East Belleville Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Belleville Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Marion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lexington-Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Marion?
The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Leitchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.4 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 116.8 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 8:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 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 Marion, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lexington-Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Leitchfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Marion. Straight-line distance: 204.15 mi (328.55 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 Marion
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,850 |
| Coordinates | 37.3328300, -88.0811300 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-88.08113, 37.33283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.65 | $87.30 |
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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