How far is Lexington, KY from Williamstown, KY?
The driving distance from Lexington, KY to Williamstown, KY is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Williamstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Williamstown.
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Start on Coldstream Drive
80 m · 12 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
1470 ft · 40 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
877 ft · 25 sec · Greentree Road
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Continue on Chinoe Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road
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Turn left onto Alumni Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1 mi · 2 min · Tates Creek Road
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Continue on East High Street
689 ft · 19 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Euclid Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of Champions
1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions
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Continue on Winslow Street
128 m · 16 sec · Winslow Street
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Turn left onto South Upper Street
69 m · 10 sec · South Upper Street
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Turn right onto Bolivar Street
839 ft · 19 sec · Bolivar Street
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Newtown Pike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
36.5 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 36: Owenton, Williamstown
1420 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Stewartsville Road
1137 ft · 28 sec · Stewartsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
566 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
6 m · 1 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 Williamstown.
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 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Cincinnati
36.5 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Williamstown?
The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Lexington and 24.8 miles from Williamstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Williamstown.
Stop Ideas Near Sadieville
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 Sadieville.
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Williamstown. Straight-line distance: 45.09 mi (72.57 km).
#1 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamstown
City in Kentucky
| Population | 3,939 |
| Coordinates | 38.6381200, -84.5605000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamstown (-84.5605, 38.63812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.14 | $16.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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