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

The driving distance from Warsaw, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.76 mi
01h 20m
Flight
56.07 mi
90.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.07 mi
Kilometers
90.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.76 mi
Kilometers
115.49 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Warsaw
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warsaw
2026-04-18T06:58
Arrive Lexington-Fayette
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warsaw
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 Warsaw
35.9 mi
00h 40m
To Lexington-Fayette
35.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Cross Street

    126 m · 9 sec · Main Cross Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sparta Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Johnson Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Johnson Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Warsaw Road

    14 mi · 25 min · Warsaw Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    1554 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South

    963 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

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

    3139 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West New Circle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West New Circle Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Floyd Drive

    937 ft · 27 sec · Floyd Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left

    560 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warsaw 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
45.3 mi · 63%
Warsaw Road
14 mi · 20%
Johnson Road
6.45 mi · 9%
West New Circle Road
1.42 mi · 2%
Sparta Pike
1.06 mi · 1%
North Broadway
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

45.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corinth
00h 40m from Warsaw
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Warsaw and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Lexington-Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 35.9 miles from Warsaw and 35.9 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Warsaw and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Warsaw and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 56.07 mi (90.24 km).

Warsaw

#1 Warsaw

City and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky

Population1,678
Coordinates38.7834000, -84.9016200
Altitude151
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: Main Cross Street (-84.901728, 38.783348)
End: (-84.458548, 38.049815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.59 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.18 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Warsaw and Lexington-Fayette. The current time is 06:58:43.

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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.