How far is Lexington, KY from Jackson, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Jackson, KY is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 52m.
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
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City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Jackson.
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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
5.8 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 13 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 South: Harrodsburg, Danville
1343 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Jackson Pike
1.2 mi · 5 min · Jackson Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Bluegrass Parkway
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Jackson?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Lexington and 19.3 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
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 Versailles.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (38.99 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jackson
Jackson is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.8250800, -84.8707900 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-84.87079, 37.82508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.00 | $5.43 | $10.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
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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