How far is Taylorsville, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Taylorsville, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorsville and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on the route
13 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
97 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Taylorsville Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Taylorsville Road
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Shelbyville Road
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Continue on Taylorsville Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Taylorsville Road
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Take the ramp right
1609 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
3139 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto West New Circle Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road
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Turn right onto Floyd Drive
937 ft · 27 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 Taylorsville and Lexington-Fayette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Taylorsville Road
Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Taylorsville and Partly Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Taylorsville and 32.1 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Taylorsville and Partly Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 48.11 mi (77.43 km).
#1 Taylorsville
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,321 |
| Coordinates | 38.0317300, -85.3424500 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
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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