How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Orchard Grass Hills, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Orchard Grass Hills, KY is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73.06 mi
01h 27m
Flight
60.74 mi
97.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.74 mi
Kilometers
97.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.06 mi
Kilometers
117.58 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orchard Grass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-19T05:09
Arrive Orchard Grass Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Lexington-Fayette
36.5 mi
00h 43m
To Orchard Grass Hills
36.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Orchard Grass Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Orchard Grass Hills.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville

    2401 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lagrange Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Lagrange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on La Grange Road

    2445 ft · 46 sec · La Grange Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mount Mercy Drive

    72 m · 5 sec · Mount Mercy Drive

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Avenue

    1571 ft · 33 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ballardsville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ballardsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Orchard Grass Boulevard

    2180 ft · 2 min · East Orchard Grass Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sideoats Drive

    115 m · 22 sec · Sideoats Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Woodreed Court

    735 ft · 32 sec · Woodreed Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodreed Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Orchard Grass Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 77%
I 75 North
4.55 mi · 6%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.48 mi · 6%
La Grange Road
1.74 mi · 2%
East New Circle Road
1.41 mi · 2%
Ballardsville Road
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville

55.7 mi · 01h 00m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 43m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington-Fayette and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Orchard Grass Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Orchard Grass Hills?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 36.6 miles from Orchard Grass Hills.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington-Fayette and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Orchard Grass Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

78 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Orchard Grass Hills. Straight-line distance: 60.74 mi (97.75 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
Orchard Grass Hills

#2 Orchard Grass Hills

City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,786
Coordinates38.3236800, -85.5213500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Orchard Grass Hills (-85.52135, 38.32368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Orchard Grass Hills. The current time is 05:09:47.

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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.