How far is Morgantown, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Morgantown and Lexington is 131.75 miles (212.03 km).
Flight distance from Morgantown, KY to Lexington, KY is 131.75 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 17 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Morgantown to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Morgantown, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 148.25 miles (238.59 km) by car.
Driving from Morgantown to Lexington will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Morgantown
County seat in Kentucky
| Population | 2373 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°13'32"N 86°41'1"W |
| Latitude | 37.2256000 |
| Longitude | -86.6836000 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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 Morgantown and Lexington
The distance between Morgantown and Lexington is 239 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 39 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 Morgantown, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Morgantown is 07:27:51, although it is 08:27:51 in Lexington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 19.8 liters (5.23 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Morgantown and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Morgantown to Lexington is $16.69 (diesel $22).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $16.69 | $19.21 | $21.27 | $22 |
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 Morgantown 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 Morgantown 261.63 miles (421 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Morgantown 148.83 miles (240 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Morgantown 256.95 miles (414 km)
Driving distance from Nevada, KY to Morgantown 123 miles (198 km)
Driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Morgantown 41.55 miles (67 km)
Driving distance from Oregon, KY to Morgantown 128.93 miles (207 km)
