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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Maysville, KY is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.81 mi
01h 24m
Flight
56.28 mi
90.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.28 mi
Kilometers
90.57 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.7 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maysville
Sun, May 31, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, May 31, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-05-31T08:03
Arrive Maysville
Sun, May 31, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington-Fayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carlisle
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Lexington-Fayette
31.9 mi
00h 42m
To Maysville
31.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  11. 11

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Maysville Road

    24.9 mi · 32 min · Maysville Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Forest Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
29.5 mi · 46%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 11%
Lexington Road
6.79 mi · 11%
Paris Pike
5.87 mi · 9%
Carlisle Bypass
3.94 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maysville Road

Continue on Maysville Road

24.9 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
56.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 42m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lexington-Fayette and Partly Sunny near Maysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 31.9 miles from Maysville.

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

The direct path is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lexington-Fayette and Partly Sunny near Maysville.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

44 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

98 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

98 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

103 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Maysville. Straight-line distance: 56.28 mi (90.57 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
Maysville

#2 Maysville

City in Mason County, Kentucky, United States

Population8,683
Coordinates38.6411900, -83.7443700
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Maysville (-83.74437, 38.64119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Maysville. The current time is 08:03:27.

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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.