How far is Lexington, KY from Crescent Springs, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Crescent Springs, KY is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Crescent Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Crescent Springs.
-
1
Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive
-
2
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1470 ft · 40 sec · Gainesway Drive
-
3
Turn right onto Greentree Road
877 ft · 25 sec · Greentree Road
-
4
Continue on Chinoe Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road
-
5
Turn left onto Alumni Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive
-
6
Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Road
-
7
Continue on East High Street
689 ft · 19 sec · East High Street
-
8
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
-
9
Continue on Avenue of Champions
1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions
-
10
Continue on Winslow Street
128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street
-
11
Turn left onto South Upper Street
69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street
-
12
Turn right onto Bolivar Street
839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street
-
13
Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
-
14
Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
1604 ft · 39 sec
-
16
Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
68.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward KY 371: Buttermilk Pike
1448 ft · 43 sec
-
19
Turn left onto Buttermilk Pike
2347 ft · 1 min · Buttermilk Pike
-
20
Turn left onto Anderson Road
983 ft · 30 sec · Anderson Road
-
21
Turn right onto Western Reserve Road
667 ft · 23 sec · Western Reserve Road
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Western Reserve Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Crescent Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
68.7 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crescent Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Crescent Springs?
The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Lexington and 40.6 miles from Crescent Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crescent Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Corinth
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 Corinth.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Crescent Springs. Straight-line distance: 73.64 mi (118.52 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crescent Springs
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 4,138 |
| Coordinates | 39.0514500, -84.5816100 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crescent Springs (-84.58161, 39.05145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.82 | $21.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.36 | $26.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.22 | $30.44 |
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 · May 25, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.