How far is Mount Vernon, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, KY to Lexington, KY is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Lexington.
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Start on South Daniel Boone Trail
5 m · 4 sec · South Daniel Boone Trail
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Turn right onto Richmond Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Richmond Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Richmond Street
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Take the exit left
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
41.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 418: Lexington, Athens
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
110 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pimlico Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pimlico Parkway
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Turn right onto Gainesway Drive
675 ft · 18 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn right onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon and Lexington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Richmond Street
Merge slight left
41.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Lexington?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Mount Vernon and 25.4 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Vernon and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond
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 Richmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 44.57 mi (71.73 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
| Population | 2,499 |
| Coordinates | 37.3528600, -84.3404900 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 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 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
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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