How far is Lexington, KY from Williamsburg, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Williamsburg, KY is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 52m.
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 Rockcastle County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Williamsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Williamsburg.
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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
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Williamsburg
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cumberland Falls Highway
58 m · 3 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway
816 ft · 14 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cumberland Falls Highway
23 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Cumberland Falls Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
913 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
42 m · 6 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington and Williamsburg.
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
87.7 mi · 01h 34m
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 Williamsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Williamsburg?
The road trip is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from Lexington and 49.6 miles from Williamsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lexington and Sunny near Williamsburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 87.79 mi (141.29 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamsburg
City in Kentucky
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 36.7434200, -84.1596600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-84.15966, 36.74342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
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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