How far is Verona, KY from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Verona, KY to Lexington, KY is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Verona and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona and Lexington.
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Start on Glencoe-Verona Road
26 m · 3 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road
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Turn right onto Lebanon-Crittenden Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lebanon-Crittenden Road
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Continue on Lebanon Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn right onto Violet Road
571 ft · 15 sec · Violet Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Lexington
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 922: Airport, Lexington
1442 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Newtown Pike
3.3 mi · 5 min · Newtown Pike
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Continue on Oliver Lewis Way
1.4 km · 1 min · Oliver Lewis Way
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Continue on Bolivar Street
877 ft · 24 sec · Bolivar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Upper Street
945 ft · 28 sec · South Upper Street
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Continue on South Limestone
1132 ft · 32 sec · South Limestone
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Turn right onto Avenue of Champions
1783 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of Champions
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Continue on Euclid Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto East High Street
689 ft · 14 sec · East High Street
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Continue on Tates Creek Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Tates Creek Road
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Turn slight left
150 m · 18 sec
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Continue on Alumni Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn right onto Chinoe Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Chinoe Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
877 ft · 32 sec · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1470 ft · 42 sec · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Verona and Lexington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 00h 54m
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 Cloudy leaving Verona and Slight Chance Drizzle near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Verona to Lexington?
The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Sadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Verona and 36.2 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.38 one way or $18.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Verona and Slight Chance Drizzle near Lexington.
Stop Ideas Near Sadieville
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 Sadieville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 58.18 mi (93.63 km).
#1 Verona
Verona is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.8184000, -84.6607800 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $3.83 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $10.83 | $21.65 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
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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