How far is Lexington, KY from Augusta, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Augusta, KY is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 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
83.26 mi
01h 52m
Flight
59.84 mi
96.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.84 mi
Kilometers
96.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.26 mi
Kilometers
133.99 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Fri, Apr 17, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-17T13:55
Arrive Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 3:47 PM 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
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
Carlisle
KY

County seat in Kentucky

From Lexington
41.6 mi
00h 56m
To Augusta
41.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 14 sec · Coldstream Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · Gainesway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pimlico Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Parkway

    1777 ft · 45 sec · Yellowstone Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alumni Drive

    1137 ft · 32 sec · Alumni Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward KY 4 East

    1648 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · New Circle Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Continue on Paris Pike

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Millersburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Millersburg Bypass

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Millersburg Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on US 68

    2.2 mi · 2 min · US 68

  15. 15

    Continue on Carlisle Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Maysville Road

    23.5 mi · 30 min · Maysville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clyde T. Barbour Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Clyde T. Barbour Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward AA, KY 9 North, KY 10 West: Brooksville

    1756 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto AA Highway

    12.8 mi · 16 min · AA Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Augusta Chatham Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Augusta Chatham Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Heather Renee French Boulevard

    2955 ft · 1 min · Heather Renee French Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Street

    68 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    48 m · 8 sec · East 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Augusta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maysville Road
23.5 mi · 28%
AA Highway
12.8 mi · 15%
Millersburg Road
6.92 mi · 8%
Lexington Road
6.79 mi · 8%
Paris Pike
5.87 mi · 7%
New Circle Road
5.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Maysville Road

Continue on Maysville Road

23.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
+23.5 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
00h 56m from Lexington
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Augusta?

The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Lexington and 41.6 miles from Augusta.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carlisle, 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 Carlisle.

RAIL

Maysville

44 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

98 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

98 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

103 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
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#2 Augusta

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,142
Coordinates38.7717400, -84.0057600
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Augusta (-84.00576, 38.77174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.12 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.24 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Augusta. The current time is 13:55:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.