How far is Central City, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Central City and Lexington is 152.49 miles (245.41 km).
Flight distance from Central City, KY to Lexington, KY is 152.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Central City to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Central City, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 167.62 miles (269.76 km) by car.
Driving from Central City to Lexington will take approximately 02 hours 36 minutes.
#1 Central City
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 5730 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°17'38"N 87°7'24"W |
| Latitude | 37.2939300 |
| Longitude | -87.1233300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 225366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W |
| Latitude | 37.9886900 |
| Longitude | -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time Between Central City and Lexington
The distance between Central City and Lexington is 270 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Central City, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Central City is 04:18:37, although it is 05:18:37 in Lexington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 35 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.39 liters (5.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central City and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central City to Lexington is $18.87 (diesel $24.88).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $18.87 | $21.73 | $24.05 | $24.88 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central City and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Central City 281 miles (452 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Central City 168.2 miles (271 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Central City 276.32 miles (445 km)
