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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Providence, KY is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
102.26 mi
01h 58m
Flight
87.05 mi
140.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.05 mi
Kilometers
140.1 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.26 mi
Kilometers
164.57 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-19T07:55
Arrive Providence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Lexington-Fayette
51.1 mi
00h 59m
To Providence
51.1 mi
00h 59m

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
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville

    1752 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Corbin Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    14.1 mi · 18 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Manchester Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Manchester Street

  13. 13

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

    153 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto School Street

    1670 ft · 46 sec · School Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sharp Gap Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sharp Gap Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    561 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winchester Road
82.3 mi · 80%
Cumberland Gap Parkway
14.1 mi · 14%
Corbin Bypass
2.03 mi · 2%
Manchester Street
1.17 mi · 1%
Sharp Gap Road
0.86 mi · 1%
East New Circle Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Winchester Road

Merge slight left

80.3 mi · 01h 26m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 59m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington-Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Providence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 51.1 miles from Providence.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.61 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington-Fayette and Chance Rain Showers near Providence.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Providence. Straight-line distance: 87.05 mi (140.1 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
Providence

#2 Providence

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States

Population2,986
Coordinates36.8670300, -83.9115900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Providence (-83.91159, 36.86703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $13.61
Round trip
$27.23
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.61 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.35 $30.71
Premium $4.65 $16.80 $33.60
Diesel $5.30 $19.15 $38.29

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 Providence. The current time is 07:55:25.

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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.