How far is Lexington, KY from Oakbrook, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Oakbrook, KY is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.17 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.76 mi
113.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.76 mi
Kilometers
113.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.17 mi
Kilometers
125.8 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Oakbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Corinth
KY

City in Kentucky

From Lexington
39.1 mi
00h 47m
To Oakbrook
39 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

    1470 ft · 40 sec · Gainesway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    877 ft · 25 sec · Greentree Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chinoe Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alumni Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Tates Creek Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East High Street

    689 ft · 19 sec · East High Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Euclid Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Avenue of Champions

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions

  10. 10

    Continue on Winslow Street

    128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Upper Street

    69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bolivar Street

    839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Newtown Pike

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 536: Mount Zion Road

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Mount Zion Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mount Zion Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Gunpowder Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gunpowder Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Pleasant Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Oakbrook Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Oakbrook Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakbrook Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
60.3 mi · 77%
Newtown Pike
3.39 mi · 4%
Pleasant Valley Road
2.54 mi · 3%
I 64 West
2.51 mi · 3%
Gunpowder Road
1.37 mi · 2%
Chinoe Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati

60.3 mi · 01h 05m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corinth
00h 47m from Lexington
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Oakbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Lexington and 39 miles from Oakbrook.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Oakbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Corinth

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

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

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

67 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

68 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Oakbrook. Straight-line distance: 70.76 mi (113.87 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

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

#2 Oakbrook

Census designated place

Population9,036
Coordinates38.9997800, -84.6852200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Oakbrook (-84.68522, 38.99978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.44 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.88 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Oakbrook. The current time is 02:34:43.

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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.