How far is Lexington, KY from Taylorsville, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Taylorsville, KY is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.92 mi
01h 22m
Flight
47.17 mi
75.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.17 mi
Kilometers
75.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.92 mi
Kilometers
109.3 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-17T21:35
Arrive Taylorsville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Lawrenceburg
KY

4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States

From Lexington
33.9 mi
00h 41m
To Taylorsville
34 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gainesway Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tates Creek Road

    1507 ft · 35 sec · Tates Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto KY 4 West: New Circle Road

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Versailles

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Lexington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 555: Springfield, Lebanon

    1779 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Little Mount Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Little Mount Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
29.2 mi · 43%
KY 555
15.2 mi · 22%
New Circle Road
5.85 mi · 9%
Versailles Road
4.67 mi · 7%
Little Mount Road
3.84 mi · 6%
Lexington Road
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

29.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceburg
00h 41m from Lexington
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Mostly Sunny near Taylorsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Lexington and 34 miles from Taylorsville.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Mostly Sunny near Taylorsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 47.17 mi (75.91 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
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#2 Taylorsville

City in Kentucky, United States

Population1,321
Coordinates38.0317300, -85.3424500
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: Taylorsville (-85.34245, 38.03173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.65 $11.17 $22.34
Diesel $5.30 $12.73 $25.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Taylorsville. The current time is 21:35:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.