How far is Sebree, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Sebree, KY to Lexington, KY is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.49 mi
03h 19m
Flight
168.63 mi
271.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.63 mi
Kilometers
271.39 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.49 mi
Kilometers
319.44 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Sebree
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sebree
2026-04-22T21:30
Arrive Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sebree
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sonora
KY

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Sebree
98.9 mi
01h 39m
To Lexington
99.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sebree and Lexington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sebree and Lexington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    950 ft · 18 sec · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Morton Street

    146 m · 14 sec · Morton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    1406 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henton Street

    651 ft · 10 sec · Henton Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · 7th Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Livermore Road

    52 m · 3 sec · Livermore Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 231 N

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231 N

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1283 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Union Street

    928 ft · 21 sec · East Union Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South

    2120 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    1772 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    3252 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Tates Creek Road

    1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sebree and Lexington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 36%
Western Kentucky Parkway
60.1 mi · 30%
Jefferson Street
26.7 mi · 13%
7th Street
13.1 mi · 7%
I-165 South
6.62 mi · 3%
New Circle Road
5.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.7 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
01h 39m from Sebree
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sebree and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sebree to Lexington?

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Sebree and 99.7 miles from Lexington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sebree and Lexington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sebree and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Sonora

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sonora, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sonora.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

82 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sebree and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 168.63 mi (271.39 km).

Sebree

#1 Sebree

City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,523
Coordinates37.6069900, -87.5286200
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.528614, 37.607032)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sebree, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Sebree is 21:30:47, although it is 22:30:47 in Lexington.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.