How far is Vine Grove, KY from Lexington, KY?

The driving distance from Vine Grove, KY to Lexington, KY is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
98.85 mi
01h 39m
Flight
82.9 mi
133.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.9 mi
Kilometers
133.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.85 mi
Kilometers
159.09 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Vine Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vine Grove
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vine Grove
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
Bloomfield
KY

City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA

From Vine Grove
50.3 mi
00h 49m
To Lexington
48.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vine Grove and Lexington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vine Grove and Lexington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mill Street

    14 m · 8 sec · North Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1168 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Joe Prather Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Joe Prather Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Dixie Boulevard

    1935 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    551 ft · 7 sec · South Dixie Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    145 m · 6 sec · North Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on North Dixie Highway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Dixie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Dixie Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Mulberry Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mulberry Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3127 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort

    571 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lexington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Versailles Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Circle Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington

    1224 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tates Creek Road

    1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Gainesway Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Coldstream Drive

    80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vine Grove 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 72%
New Circle Road
5.64 mi · 6%
North Dixie Highway
4.91 mi · 5%
Versailles Road
4.39 mi · 4%
North Mulberry Street
3.8 mi · 4%
Joe Prather Highway
3.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bluegrass Parkway

Continue on Bluegrass Parkway

70.7 mi · 01h 16m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
82.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 49m from Vine Grove
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vine Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vine Grove to Lexington?

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Vine Grove and 48.6 miles from Lexington.

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

The direct path is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vine Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

55 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vine Grove and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 82.9 mi (133.42 km).

Vine Grove

#1 Vine Grove

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population6,554
Coordinates37.8100700, -85.9813500
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Lexington

#2 Lexington

The second most populous city in Kentucky.

Population225,366
Coordinates37.9886900, -84.4777200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: North Mill Street (-85.98125, 37.810064)
End: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478, 37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vine Grove and Lexington. The current time is 23:39:23.

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.