How far is Columbia, KY from Lexington, KY?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and Lexington is 76.2 miles (122.63 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, KY to Lexington, KY is 76.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Columbia to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 104.82 miles (168.69 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to Lexington will take approximately 01 hours 53 minutes.

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#1 Columbia

City in Adair County, Kentucky, United States

Population 4902
GPS Coordinates 37°6'10"N 85°18'23"W
Latitude 37.1028400
Longitude -85.3063500
Altitude 228
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Lexington

The distance between Columbia and Lexington is 169 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 52 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 Columbia, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Columbia is 06:40:27, although it is 07:40:27 in Lexington.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 29 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14 liters (3.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Lexington is $11.8 (diesel $15.56).

Kentucky gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.19 $3.67 $4.07 $4.21
Total $11.8 $13.59 $15.04 $15.56

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 December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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