How far is Verona, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?

The driving distance from Verona, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.49 mi
01h 04m
Flight
54.22 mi
87.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.22 mi
Kilometers
87.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.49 mi
Kilometers
100.56 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Fri, Nov 6, 6:08 PM EST
Return by in Verona
Fri, Nov 6, 7:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verona
2026-11-06T17:04
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Fri, Nov 6, 6:08 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Verona
9:30 PM EST
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 Verona
31.2 mi
00h 32m
To Lexington-Fayette
31.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 PM EST
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Verona and Lexington-Fayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Verona and Lexington-Fayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Glencoe-Verona Road

    26 m · 3 sec · Glencoe-Verona Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lebanon-Crittenden Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Lebanon-Crittenden Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lebanon Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Violet Road

    571 ft · 15 sec · Violet Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Lexington

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.4 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington

    3139 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West New Circle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Verona and Lexington-Fayette.

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
52.7 mi · 84%
Lebanon Road
3.54 mi · 6%
Lebanon-Crittenden Road
2.64 mi · 4%
West New Circle Road
1.42 mi · 2%
North Broadway
1.03 mi · 2%
US 27
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

52.4 mi · 00h 56m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corinth
00h 32m from Verona
Leave By
4:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Verona and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington-Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Verona to Lexington-Fayette?

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 31.2 miles from Verona and 31.3 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Verona and Chance Rain Showers near Lexington-Fayette.

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 Verona and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 54.22 mi (87.26 km).

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#1 Verona

Verona is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8184000, -84.6607800
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lexington-Fayette

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

Population314,488
Coordinates38.0498000, -84.4585500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Glencoe-Verona Road (-84.660729, 38.818367)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.46
Round trip
$16.93
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $8.46 $16.93
Mid-grade $4.42 $9.77 $19.53
Premium $4.85 $10.72 $21.45
Diesel $6.08 $13.44 $26.89

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Verona and Lexington-Fayette. The current time is 17:04:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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