How far is Russell, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Russell, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Rowan 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 Russell and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on Gesling Road
609 ft · 29 sec · Gesling Road
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Turn straight onto Seaton Drive
1489 ft · 45 sec · Seaton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Devil Lane
2562 ft · 1 min · Red Devil Lane
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Turn right onto Bellefonte Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bellefonte Road
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Turn left onto Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
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Continue on Argillite Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road
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Continue on Argillite Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
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Take the ramp left
792 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Industrial Parkway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway
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Keep slight right
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Richmond, Knoxville
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
1535 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1399 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.7 mi · 2 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 Russell 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.
Industrial Parkway
Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 01h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Russell and Mostly Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russell to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Lakeview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Russell and 59 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russell and Mostly Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Lakeview Heights
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 Lakeview Heights.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 100.82 mi (162.25 km).
#1 Russell
City in the U.
| Population | 3,207 |
| Coordinates | 38.5173000, -82.6976600 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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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