How far is Manchester, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Manchester, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on Richmond Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward London
1084 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hal Rogers Parkway
20.7 mi · 24 min · Hal Rogers Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1850 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
940 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn left onto Floyd Drive
981 ft · 31 sec · Floyd Drive
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Turn left
560 ft · 41 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 Manchester and Lexington-Fayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hal Rogers Parkway
Merge slight left
68.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
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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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Manchester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Brodhead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Manchester and 47.2 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Manchester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 72.72 mi (117.03 km).
#1 Manchester
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 37.1537000, -83.7618600 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
| Population | 314,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.0498000, -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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