How far is Lexington, KY from Hurstbourne, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Hurstbourne, KY is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
70.78 mi
01h 26m
Flight
62.78 mi
101.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.78 mi
Kilometers
101.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.78 mi
Kilometers
113.91 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hurstbourne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-19T06:49
Arrive Hurstbourne
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Frankfort
KY

County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city

From Lexington
35.4 mi
00h 43m
To Hurstbourne
35.4 mi
00h 43m

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 Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.3 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1747: Hurstbourne Parkway, Jeffersontown, Middletown

    1384 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Hurstbourne Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Hurstbourne Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Seaton Springs Parkway

    2975 ft · 2 min · Seaton Springs Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Seaton Springs Parkway

    128 m · 23 sec · Seaton Springs Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Laughton Lane

    49 m · 9 sec · Laughton Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Versailles Road
47.8 mi · 68%
Frankfort Road
6.04 mi · 9%
New Circle Road
5.85 mi · 8%
Lexington Road
3.58 mi · 5%
Frankfort Highway
1.83 mi · 3%
Versailles Bypass
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Versailles Road

Merge slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 46m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
00h 43m from Lexington
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hurstbourne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 35.4 miles from Lexington and 35.4 miles from Hurstbourne.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hurstbourne. Straight-line distance: 62.78 mi (101.04 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

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

#2 Hurstbourne

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population4,397
Coordinates38.2381300, -85.5882900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Hurstbourne (-85.58829, 38.23813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.45 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.9 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 Hurstbourne. The current time is 06:49:21.

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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.