How far is Taylor Mill, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Taylor Mill, KY to Lexington, KY is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.74 mi
01h 34m
Flight
69.71 mi
112.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.71 mi
Kilometers
112.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.74 mi
Kilometers
134.76 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Taylor Mill
Sun, Apr 19, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor Mill
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Lexington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor Mill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Corinth
KY

City in Kentucky

From Taylor Mill
40.2 mi
00h 47m
To Lexington
43.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Mill and Lexington.

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Mill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Taylor Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Taylor Mill Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Taylor Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Road

    2119 ft · 38 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    3210 ft · 54 sec · Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 24 sec · Old Beaver Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1317 ft · 36 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on School Road

    2514 ft · 1 min · School Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1859 ft · 42 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Lexington

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington

    1442 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newtown Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Oliver Lewis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Bolivar Street

    877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street

    945 ft · 28 sec · South Upper Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Limestone

    1132 ft · 32 sec · South Limestone

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Avenue of Champions

    1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions

  20. 20

    Continue on Euclid Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Euclid Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East High Street

    689 ft · 14 sec · East High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Tates Creek Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tates Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    150 m · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Alumni Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chinoe Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Greentree Road

    877 ft · 32 sec · Greentree Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    1470 ft · 42 sec · Gainesway Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor Mill 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
56.1 mi · 67%
Taylor Mill Road
7.77 mi · 9%
Walton Nicholson Pike
4.13 mi · 5%
Newtown Pike
3.29 mi · 4%
Chinoe Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Tates Creek Road
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington

55.8 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
69.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corinth
00h 47m from Taylor Mill
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Taylor Mill 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 Taylor Mill to Lexington?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Corinth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Taylor Mill and 43.6 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Taylor Mill and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Corinth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Corinth, 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 Corinth.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

67 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

68 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

71 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

108 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor Mill and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 69.71 mi (112.19 km).

Taylor Mill

#1 Taylor Mill

City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,820
Coordinates38.9975600, -84.4963300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor Mill Road (-84.496436, 38.997634)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor Mill and Lexington. The current time is 04:59:40.

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.