How far is Morehead, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morehead and Lexington is 155.76 miles (250.68 km).
Flight distance from Morehead, KY to Lexington, KY is 155.76 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Morehead to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morehead, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 174.94 miles (281.54 km) by car.
Driving from Morehead to Lexington will take approximately 02 hours 49 minutes.
#1 Morehead
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 7622 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°16'16"N 87°10'35"W |
| Latitude | 37.2711500 |
| Longitude | -87.1763800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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 Morehead and Lexington
The distance between Morehead and Lexington is 282 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 07 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 Morehead, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Morehead is 00:09:13, although it is 01:09:13 in Lexington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.37 liters (6.17 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morehead and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morehead to Lexington is $19.7 (diesel $25.96).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $19.7 | $22.67 | $25.1 | $25.96 |
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 Morehead 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 Morehead 288.32 miles (464 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Morehead 175.52 miles (282 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Morehead 283.64 miles (456 km)
Driving distance from Nevada, KY to Morehead 149.69 miles (241 km)
Driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Morehead 42.95 miles (69 km)
