How far is Williamsburg, KY from Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, KY to Lexington-Fayette, KY is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Lexington-Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Lexington-Fayette.
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Start on North 2nd Street
130 m · 25 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue
869 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Avenue
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Turn left onto Cumberland Falls Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cumberland Falls Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Falls Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
93.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Lexington
1850 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Winchester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Take the exit right toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
940 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto East New Circle Road
2639 ft · 1 min · East New Circle Road
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Turn left onto Floyd Drive
981 ft · 31 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 Williamsburg and Lexington-Fayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Falls Highway
Merge slight left
93.6 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Lexington-Fayette?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Williamsburg and 50.8 miles from Lexington-Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsburg and Sunny near Lexington-Fayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Lexington-Fayette. Straight-line distance: 91.74 mi (147.64 km).
#1 Williamsburg
City in Kentucky
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 36.7434200, -84.1596600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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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