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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Taylorsville, KY is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
64.38 mi
01h 17m
Flight
48.11 mi
77.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.11 mi
Kilometers
77.43 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.38 mi
Kilometers
103.61 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Mon, Jun 1, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Tue, Jun 2, 12:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-06-01T21:33
Arrive Taylorsville
Mon, Jun 1, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
32.1 mi
00h 38m
To Taylorsville
32.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.6 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 55: Shelbyville, Taylorsville

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    110 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Taylorsville Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Taylorsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelbyville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Shelbyville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Taylorsville Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Taylorsville Road

  13. 13

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

    97 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
42.6 mi · 66%
Taylorsville Road
11.5 mi · 18%
I 75 North
4.55 mi · 7%
Shelbyville Road
2.55 mi · 4%
East New Circle Road
1.41 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

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

42.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
48.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 38m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Partly Sunny near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 32.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 32.2 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 48.11 mi (77.43 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
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#2 Taylorsville

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,321
Coordinates38.0317300, -85.3424500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Taylorsville (-85.34245, 38.03173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Taylorsville. The current time is 21:33:53.

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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.