How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Mount Sterling, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Mount Sterling, KY is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Mount Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Mount Sterling.
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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
11.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460, KY 11: Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling
1554 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1559 ft · 30 sec · Maysville Road
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Continue on North Maysville Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Maysville Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
118 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Bank Street
34 m · 5 sec · North Bank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Mount Sterling.
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.
I 64 East
Continue straight
15.6 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Mount Sterling?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 16.9 miles from Mount Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Sunny near Mount Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Mount Sterling. Straight-line distance: 28.04 mi (45.12 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 Mount Sterling
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
| Population | 7,246 |
| Coordinates | 38.0564700, -83.9432600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Sterling (-83.94326, 38.05647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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