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

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Williamsburg, KY is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
101.13 mi
01h 52m
Flight
91.74 mi
147.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.74 mi
Kilometers
147.64 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.13 mi
Kilometers
162.75 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-23T05:44
Arrive Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Mount Vernon
KY

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

From Lexington-Fayette
50.6 mi
00h 56m
To Williamsburg
50.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 26 sec · Floyd Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East New Circle Road

    2414 ft · 50 sec · East New Circle Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Winchester, Lexington

    539 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Winchester

    663 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Winchester Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1358 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Williamsburg

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cumberland Falls Highway

    58 m · 3 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    816 ft · 14 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cumberland Falls Highway

    23 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Falls Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    913 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    42 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winchester Road
95.7 mi · 95%
Cumberland Falls Highway
3.92 mi · 4%
East New Circle Road
0.46 mi
US 25W
0.31 mi
Floyd Drive
0.18 mi
Main Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Winchester Road

Merge slight left

93.7 mi · 01h 40m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 56m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington-Fayette and Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 50.6 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 50.5 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 91.74 mi (147.64 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
Williamsburg

#2 Williamsburg

City in Kentucky

Population5,384
Coordinates36.7434200, -84.1596600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Williamsburg (-84.15966, 36.74342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Williamsburg. The current time is 05:44:08.

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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.