How far is Lexington, KY from Goshen, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Goshen, KY is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
83.2 mi
01h 41m
Flight
66.06 mi
106.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.06 mi
Kilometers
106.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.2 mi
Kilometers
133.89 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goshen
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Goshen
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Shelbyville
KY

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Lexington
41.6 mi
00h 50m
To Goshen
41.6 mi
00h 50m

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
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Prospect

    2768 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Goshen Lane

    28 m · 4 sec · Goshen Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goshen Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Versailles Road
44.1 mi · 53%
Gene Snyder Freeway
10.9 mi · 13%
Frankfort Road
6.04 mi · 7%
New Circle Road
5.85 mi · 7%
Lexington Road
3.58 mi · 4%
Frankfort Highway
1.83 mi · 2%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 50m from Lexington
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Lexington and 41.6 miles from Goshen.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

116 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Goshen. Straight-line distance: 66.06 mi (106.32 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 Goshen

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates38.4031200, -85.5741300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Goshen (-85.57413, 38.40312)

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
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 and Goshen. The current time is 01:35:55.

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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.