How far is Lexington, KY from Barbourmeade, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Barbourmeade, KY is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
76.14 mi
01h 31m
Flight
64.77 mi
104.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.77 mi
Kilometers
104.24 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.54 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barbourmeade
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-15T08:37
Arrive Barbourmeade
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
38 mi
00h 45m
To Barbourmeade
38.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tates Creek Road

    1507 ft · 35 sec · Tates Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto KY 4 West: New Circle Road

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Versailles Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Versailles Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    6 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Frankfort Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Versailles Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Versailles Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1691 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    38.4 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1329 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 22: Crestwood

    2041 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Brownsboro Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Brownsboro Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Barbour Lane

    724 ft · 32 sec · Barbour Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Barbourmeade Road

    21 m · 3 sec · Barbourmeade Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barbourmeade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Versailles Road
44.1 mi · 58%
Gene Snyder Freeway
8.09 mi · 11%
Frankfort Road
6.04 mi · 8%
New Circle Road
5.85 mi · 8%
Lexington Road
3.58 mi · 5%
Brownsboro Road
2.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Versailles Road

Merge slight left

38.4 mi · 00h 41m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 45m from Lexington
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Lexington and Chance Rain Showers near Barbourmeade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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 38 miles from Lexington and 38.2 miles from Barbourmeade.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Lexington and Chance Rain Showers near Barbourmeade.

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 and Barbourmeade. Straight-line distance: 64.77 mi (104.24 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Barbourmeade

#2 Barbourmeade

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States

Population1,252
Coordinates38.2972900, -85.6032900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Barbourmeade (-85.60329, 38.29729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Barbourmeade. The current time is 08:37:36.

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.