How far is Lexington, KY from Edmonton, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Edmonton, KY is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
116.03 mi
02h 21m
Flight
93.41 mi
150.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.41 mi
Kilometers
150.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.03 mi
Kilometers
186.74 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmonton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:50 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-23T10:29
Arrive Edmonton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Liberty
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Lexington
58 mi
01h 10m
To Edmonton
58 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · New Circle Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington

    1707 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lexington Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Nicholasville Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Nicholasville Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Lexington Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Lexington Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Chenault Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Chenault Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lexington Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lexington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Lexington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Lexington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wilderness Road

    1377 ft · 27 sec · Wilderness Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2160 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Hustonville Road

    47.2 mi · 54 min · Hustonville Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Cumberland Parkway West

    2114 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    32 mi · 34 min · Cumberland Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Edmonton, Greensburg

    1833 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Greensburg Road

    107 m · 5 sec · Greensburg Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Greensburg Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    63 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1960 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hustonville Road
47.2 mi · 41%
Cumberland Parkway
32 mi · 28%
Lexington Road
15.1 mi · 13%
Nicholasville Bypass
6.02 mi · 5%
North Main Street
4.22 mi · 4%
Nicholasville Road
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hustonville Road

Continue on Hustonville Road

47.2 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
93.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
01h 10m from Lexington
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Edmonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Lexington and 58 miles from Edmonton.

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

The direct path is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lexington and Edmonton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Edmonton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Edmonton. Straight-line distance: 93.41 mi (150.33 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

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

#2 Edmonton

City in Kentucky, U.

Population1,597
Coordinates36.9800600, -85.6121900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Edmonton (-85.61219, 36.98006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.5 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 31 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lexington, KY and Edmonton, KY. The current time in Lexington is 10:29:15, although it is 09:29:15 in Edmonton.

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.