How far is Lexington, KY from Providence, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Providence, KY is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Providence.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road
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Turn slight right onto Versailles Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Versailles Bypass
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Continue on Frankfort Road
6 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Versailles Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Versailles Road
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Turn left
1691 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 53: Shelbyville
1314 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Eden Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mount Eden Road
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Continue on Boone Station Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Boone Station Road
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Continue on Eminence Pike
8.7 mi · 13 min · Eminence Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Eminence Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Eminence Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1517 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Campbellsburg Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Campbellsburg Road
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Continue on Main Street
1650 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Carrollton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Carrollton Road
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Turn slight left
121 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Wiley Road
14 m · 2 sec · Wiley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wiley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Providence.
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.
Versailles Road
Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Lexington and Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Providence?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 39 miles from Lexington and 39.1 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 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 Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Providence. Straight-line distance: 57.13 mi (91.94 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Providence
Providence is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5745100, -85.2210700 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-85.22107, 38.57451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.76 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $16.69 | $33.37 |
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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