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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Sebree, KY is about 197.6 miles (318 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.61 mi
04h 00m
Flight
170.31 mi
274.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.31 mi
Kilometers
274.08 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.61 mi
Kilometers
318.02 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sebree
Wed, May 13, 2:46 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Wed, May 13, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-05-12T23:46
Arrive Sebree
Wed, May 13, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington-Fayette
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sonora
KY

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Lexington-Fayette
98.7 mi
02h 00m
To Sebree
98.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.2 mi · 11 min · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1848 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Versailles Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 North: Owensboro

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY-69: Hartford, Beaver Dam

    2337 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 23 sec · East Union Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1283 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 231 N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231 N

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Livermore Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Livermore Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henton Street

    651 ft · 11 sec · Henton Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1406 ft · 26 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Morton Avenue

    146 m · 14 sec · Morton Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Broadway Street

    26.3 mi · 39 min · East Broadway Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2165 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto College Street

    950 ft · 21 sec · College Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    14 m · 2 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
72.7 mi · 37%
Western Kentucky Parkway
59.1 mi · 30%
East Broadway Street
26.7 mi · 14%
Livermore Road
12.8 mi · 6%
East New Circle Road
7.23 mi · 4%
I 165 North
6.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.6 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
02h 00m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lexington-Fayette and Sunny near Sebree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.6 miles (318 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 98.9 miles from Sebree.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Sebree, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sonora

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

82 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Sebree. Straight-line distance: 170.31 mi (274.08 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
Sebree

#2 Sebree

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,523
Coordinates37.6069900, -87.5286200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Sebree (-87.52862, 37.60699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.4 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.57
13.94 gal · 52.8 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.28 $52.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.64 $59.29
Premium $4.65 $32.44 $64.88
Diesel $5.30 $36.97 $73.94

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lexington-Fayette, KY and Sebree, KY. The current time in Lexington-Fayette is 23:46:25, although it is 22:46:25 in Sebree.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.