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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Owingsville, KY is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
45.37 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.33 mi
61.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.33 mi
Kilometers
61.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.37 mi
Kilometers
73.02 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-17T23:20
Arrive Owingsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Winchester
KY

City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States

From Lexington-Fayette
22.6 mi
00h 26m
To Owingsville
22.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 26 sec · Floyd Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New Circle Road

    2414 ft · 50 sec · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington

    539 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Winchester

    663 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Winchester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1105 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Frenchburg, Owingsville

    1871 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Highway 36

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Highway 36

  14. 14

    Continue on Slate Avenue

    2863 ft · 59 sec · Slate Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
40 mi · 88%
Winchester Road
1.94 mi · 4%
East Highway 36
1 mi · 2%
I 75 North
0.57 mi · 1%
Slate Avenue
0.54 mi · 1%
East New Circle Road
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight left

23.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 26m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 22.7 miles from Owingsville.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington-Fayette and Mostly Clear near Owingsville.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

82 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Owingsville. Straight-line distance: 38.33 mi (61.68 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
Owingsville

#2 Owingsville

City in Bath County, Kentucky

Population1,564
Coordinates38.1448000, -83.7640800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Owingsville (-83.76408, 38.1448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Owingsville. The current time is 23:20:21.

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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.