How far is Lexington-Fayette, KY from Louisville, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lexington-Fayette and Louisville is 72.08 miles (116 km).
Flight distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Louisville, KY is 72.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Lexington-Fayette to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 78.28 miles (125.99 km) by car.
Driving from Lexington-Fayette to Louisville will take approximately 01 hours 15 minutes.
#1 Lexington-Fayette
The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its bourbon, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 314488 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°2'59"N 84°27'31"W |
| Latitude | 38.0498000 |
| Longitude | -84.4585500 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.
| Population | 760026 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.2542400 |
| Longitude | -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Louisville: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435,38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lexington-Fayette and Louisville
The distance between Lexington-Fayette and Louisville is 126 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 23 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.
There is no time difference between Lexington-Fayette and Louisville. The current time is 08:34:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.46 liters (2.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lexington-Fayette and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lexington-Fayette to Louisville is $8.81 (diesel $11.62).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $8.81 | $10.15 | $11.23 | $11.62 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lexington-Fayette and Louisville (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 Bowling Green, KY to Lexington-Fayette 155.94 miles (251 km)
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Lexington-Fayette 114.67 miles (185 km)
