How far is Louisville, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Louisville and Lexington is 72.04 miles (115.94 km).
Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Lexington, KY is 72.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Louisville to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 80.2 miles (129.08 km) by car.
Driving from Louisville to Lexington will take approximately 01 hours 22 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 Louisville and Lexington
The distance between Louisville and Lexington is 129 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 26 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 Louisville and Lexington. The current time is 00:05:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.71 liters (2.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Louisville and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Louisville to Lexington is $9.03 (diesel $11.9).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $9.03 | $10.4 | $11.51 | $11.9 |
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 Louisville and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
