How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Winchester, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Winchester, KY is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington-Fayette and Winchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Winchester.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Ashland, Cincinnati, Louisville
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1105 ft · 14 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1958 , KY 627 Truck Route South: Van Meter Road, Winchester
1267 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Road
1158 ft · 17 sec · Bypass Road
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Turn left onto West Lexington Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · West Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
832 ft · 21 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn left onto Boone Avenue
78 m · 10 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto Wall Alley
11 m · 3 sec · Wall Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wall Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington-Fayette and Winchester.
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.
I 64 East
Continue straight
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington-Fayette and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington-Fayette to Winchester?
The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 9.6 miles from Winchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington-Fayette and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchester.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington-Fayette and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.32 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 Winchester
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 18,659 |
| Coordinates | 37.9900800, -84.1796500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-84.17965, 37.99008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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