How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Tompkinsville, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Tompkinsville, KY is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Tompkinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Tompkinsville.
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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 · 25 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left onto East New Circle Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · East New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1848 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
29.2 mi · 31 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon
1779 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Triple 5 Highway
13.3 mi · 15 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Keep slight left
29 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Triple 5 Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Triple 5 Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Western Bypass
43 m · 3 sec · Western Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
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Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Springfield Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn left
28 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
131 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right
66 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
60 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Campbellsville Road
1.2 km · 54 sec · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on Jane Todd Crawford Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Jane Todd Crawford Trail
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Campbellsville Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · New Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Lebanon Road
6.1 mi · 7 min · New Lebanon Road
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Continue on East Broadway Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway
1646 ft · 21 sec · West Broadway
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Continue on Greensburg Road
10 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2143 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Columbia Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Highway
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Continue on Edmonton Road
11.9 mi · 13 min · Edmonton Road
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Continue on Greensburg Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · Greensburg Road
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Continue on Greensburg Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street
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Turn straight
63 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
11.9 mi · 17 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
19 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Tompkinsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
29.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington-Fayette and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Tompkinsville?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 71.4 miles from Tompkinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 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 Tompkinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington-Fayette and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Tompkinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Tompkinsville. Straight-line distance: 115.12 mi (185.26 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 Tompkinsville
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,229 |
| Coordinates | 36.7022800, -85.6916400 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tompkinsville (-85.69164, 36.70228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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