How far is Lexington, KY from Monticello, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Monticello, KY is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Monticello.
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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
2488 ft · 49 sec · Nicholasville Road
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Turn right onto West Reynolds Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Reynolds Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Keithshire Way
94 m · 6 sec · Keithshire Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Keithshire Way
3254 ft · 1 min · Keithshire Way
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Turn left onto Holwyn Road
1138 ft · 45 sec · Holwyn Road
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Turn left onto Halifax Drive
154 m · 17 sec · Halifax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Halifax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Monticello.
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.
Gainesway Drive
Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1.03 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lexington and Clear near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Monticello?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crestwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Lexington and 2.6 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4 miles (6.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Clear near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Crestwood
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 Crestwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 3.96 mi (6.37 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9923000, -84.5502200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-84.55022, 37.9923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.76 | $0.68 | $1.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.86 | $1.72 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
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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