How far is Shelbyville, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shelbyville and Lexington is 43.39 miles (69.83 km).
Flight distance from Shelbyville, KY to Lexington, KY is 43.39 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shelbyville, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 51.17 miles (82.35 km) by car.
Driving from Shelbyville to Lexington will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Shelbyville
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
| Population | 16790 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°12'43"N 85°13'25"W |
| Latitude | 38.2120100 |
| Longitude | -85.2235700 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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 Shelbyville and Lexington
The distance between Shelbyville and Lexington is 82 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 54 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.
There is no time difference between Shelbyville and Lexington. The current time is 17:50:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.83 liters (1.81 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shelbyville and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shelbyville to Lexington is $5.76 (diesel $7.59).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $5.76 | $6.63 | $7.34 | $7.59 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shelbyville and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
