How far is Lexington, KY from Stanton, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Stanton, KY is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Stanton.
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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 · 24 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
5.3 mi · 9 min · Man O War Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto Haley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1579 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
22.1 mi · 24 min · Mountain Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1252 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
1887 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East College Avenue
17 m · 1 sec · East College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Stanton.
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.
Mountain Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Parkway
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 Stanton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Stanton?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Lexington and 21.9 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.85 one way or $11.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Stanton.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 35.18 mi (56.62 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stanton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,674 |
| Coordinates | 37.8456400, -83.8582500 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-83.85825, 37.84564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
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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