How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Stearns, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Stearns, KY is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Stearns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Stearns.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit right
1358 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
1643 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1219 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1797 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
24.2 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Wilburn Ross Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilburn Ross Highway
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Turn right
795 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Stearns.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Winchester Road
Merge slight left
47.2 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Lexington-Fayette and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stearns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Stearns?
The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 54.7 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 54.6 miles from Stearns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.52 one way or $29.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lexington-Fayette and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stearns.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Stearns. Straight-line distance: 93.34 mi (150.21 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 Stearns
Census designated place in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,416 |
| Coordinates | 36.6989700, -84.4774400 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stearns (-84.47744, 36.69897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.37 | $32.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.92 | $35.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.42 | $40.84 |
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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