How far is Lexington, KY from Harrodsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Harrodsburg, KY is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Harrodsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Harrodsburg.
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Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1507 ft · 35 sec · Tates Creek Road
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Turn left onto KY 4 West: New Circle Road
2026 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
1.4 km · 1 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Nicholasville, Lexington
1707 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Nicholasville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicholasville Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right
1767 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Wilmore Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilmore Road
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Turn left onto Harrodsburg Road
17.1 mi · 26 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Continue on East Lexington Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Harrodsburg.
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.
Harrodsburg Road
Turn left onto Harrodsburg Road
17.1 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrodsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Harrodsburg?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Wilmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Lexington and 16.4 miles from Harrodsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrodsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmore
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 Wilmore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Harrodsburg. Straight-line distance: 25.34 mi (40.78 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrodsburg
City in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United Sates of America
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 37.7623000, -84.8432900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrodsburg (-84.84329, 37.7623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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