How far is Lexington, KY from Somerset, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Somerset, KY is about 75.2 miles (121 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Somerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Somerset.
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Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 14 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
675 ft · 22 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
1643 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 25: Renfro Valley, Mount Vernon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Street
1 km · 49 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Lake Parkway
18 mi · 21 min · Cumberland Lake Parkway
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Merge slight right onto Hal Rogers Parkway
6.2 mi · 7 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Turn left onto Mount Victory Road
111 m · 9 sec · Mount Victory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mount Vernon Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Mount Vernon Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
58 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
56 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
38 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Somerset.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 00h 44m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Somerset?
The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Berea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Lexington and 37.5 miles from Somerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 62.34 mi (100.33 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerset
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 11,829 |
| Coordinates | 37.0920200, -84.6041100 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerset (-84.60411, 37.09202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $3.77 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
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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