How far is Lexington, KY from West Liberty, KY?

The driving distance from Lexington, KY to West Liberty, KY is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
87.49 mi
01h 46m
Flight
66.52 mi
107.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.52 mi
Kilometers
107.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.49 mi
Kilometers
140.8 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Fri, Apr 17, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-17T19:54
Arrive West Liberty
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Owingsville
KY

City in Bath County, Kentucky

From Lexington
43.7 mi
00h 53m
To West Liberty
43.8 mi
00h 53m

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

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and West Liberty.

  1. 1

    Start on Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 14 sec · Coldstream Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    675 ft · 24 sec · Gainesway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pimlico Parkway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Man O War Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Haley Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haley Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1579 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    39.6 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 32, KY 3319

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 32, KY 3319

    75 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Flemingsburg Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Flemingsburg Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Wilkinson Boulevard

    2764 ft · 60 sec · West Wilkinson Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clearfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Liberty Road

    19.6 mi · 22 min · West Liberty Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    43 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Haley Road
50.9 mi · 58%
West Liberty Road
22.3 mi · 25%
Man O War Boulevard
5.27 mi · 6%
Winchester Road
3.09 mi · 4%
Flemingsburg Road
2.74 mi · 3%
Pimlico Parkway
1.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Haley Road

Keep slight left

39.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owingsville
00h 53m from Lexington
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lexington and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Liberty.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lexington to West Liberty?

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Owingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Lexington and 43.8 miles from West Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near West Liberty.

Stop Ideas Near Owingsville

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

56 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

95 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

105 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

119 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and West Liberty. Straight-line distance: 66.52 mi (107.06 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
West Liberty

#2 West Liberty

City in Morgan County, Kentucky

Population3,407
Coordinates37.9214800, -83.2596200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
End: West Liberty (-83.25962, 37.92148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and West Liberty. The current time is 19:54:31.

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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.