How far is Princeton, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Princeton and Lexington is 196.12 miles (315.62 km).
Flight distance from Princeton, KY to Lexington, KY is 196.12 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Princeton to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Princeton, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 212.91 miles (342.65 km) by car.
Driving from Princeton to Lexington will take approximately 03 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Princeton
City in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 6063 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°6'33"N 87°52'55"W |
| Latitude | 37.1092200 |
| Longitude | -87.8819600 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 225366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W |
| Latitude | 37.9886900 |
| Longitude | -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time Between Princeton and Lexington
The distance between Princeton and Lexington is 343 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Princeton, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Princeton is 06:02:22, although it is 07:02:22 in Lexington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 05 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.44 liters (7.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Princeton and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Princeton to Lexington is $23.97 (diesel $31.6).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $23.97 | $27.6 | $30.55 | $31.6 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Princeton and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
