How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Worthington Hills, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Worthington Hills, KY is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
70.5 mi
01h 22m
Flight
60.73 mi
97.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.73 mi
Kilometers
97.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.5 mi
Kilometers
113.46 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington-Fayette
Sun, Apr 19, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington-Fayette
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Worthington Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 8:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Lexington-Fayette
35.2 mi
00h 41m
To Worthington Hills
35.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington-Fayette and Worthington Hills.

  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

    55.7 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 146: Anchorage, Pewee Valley

    1826 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto La Grange Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · La Grange Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Westport Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Westport Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northumberland Drive

    1317 ft · 1 min · Northumberland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lunenburg Drive

    774 ft · 36 sec · Lunenburg Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pulaski Court

    100 m · 19 sec · Pulaski Court

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jonel Court

    54 m · 8 sec · Jonel Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jonel Court

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
55.9 mi · 79%
I 75 North
4.55 mi · 6%
Gene Snyder Freeway
4.48 mi · 6%
East New Circle Road
1.41 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.19 mi · 2%
Westport Road
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

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

55.7 mi · 01h 00m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 41m from Lexington-Fayette
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington-Fayette and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Worthington Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 35.2 miles from Lexington-Fayette and 35.3 miles from Worthington Hills.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lexington-Fayette and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Worthington Hills.

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 Worthington Hills. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.73 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
Worthington Hills

#2 Worthington Hills

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,555
Coordinates38.3089600, -85.5269000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington-Fayette (-84.45855, 38.0498)
End: Worthington Hills (-85.5269, 38.30896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Worthington Hills. The current time is 07:06:09.

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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.