How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Warsaw, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Warsaw, KY is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Kentucky
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Warsaw.
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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
1.4 mi · 3 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 North, I 64 West: Cincinnati, Louisville
2401 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
40.9 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 22: Dry Ridge, Owenton
1223 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2083 ft · 43 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Warsaw Road
14 mi · 25 min · Warsaw Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Sparta Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Sparta Pike
82 m · 5 sec · Sparta Pike
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Continue on Main Cross Street
126 m · 9 sec · Main Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Warsaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
40.9 mi · 00h 44m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 35.9 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington-Fayette and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corinth.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 56.07 mi (90.24 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 Warsaw
City and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky
| Population | 1,678 |
| Coordinates | 38.7834000, -84.9016200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-84.90162, 38.7834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
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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