How far is Mount Vernon, KY from Lexington, KY?

Fastest route

The distance between Mt Vernon, Kentucky, and Lexington, Kentucky is approximately 54.7 miles (88 kilometers) via I-75 N. The estimated travel time is 56 minutes.

Directions

Head northwest on S Wilderness Rd toward Richmond St.
Turn right onto Richmond St.
Turn left to merge onto I-75 N.
Follow I-75 N to US-60 W/Winchester Rd in Lexington. Take exit 110 from I-75 N.
Take exit 110 for U.S. 60 toward Lexington.
Continue on Winchester Rd.
Drive to Ave of Champions.
Turn left onto US-60 W/Winchester Rd.
Continue straight onto Winchester Rd.
Use the left 2 lanes to turn slightly left onto Midland Ave.
Turn right onto E Main St.
Turn right onto Ave of Champions.

Tips & Suggestions

🚗 Before you start your journey, check the traffic conditions on I-75 N for the fastest route.
🛣️ Merge carefully onto I-75 N and follow the signs for U.S. 60 toward Lexington.
⚠️ Keep an eye out for the exit 110 to US-60 W/Winchester Rd and make sure to take it.
🗺️ During the drive, stay on Winchester Rd until you reach Ave of Champions.
🚦 Be cautious of intersections while turning left onto Midland Ave and right onto E Main St.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Mount Vernon and Lexington is 2.72 miles (4.38 km).

Flight distance from Mount Vernon, KY to Lexington, KY is 2.72 miles. Estimated flight time is .

Driving distance

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 3.46 miles (5.57 km) by car.

Driving from Mount Vernon to Lexington will take approximately 00 hours 07 minutes.

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Population	2375
GPS Coordinates	38°1'32"N 84°29'43"W
Latitude	38.0256300
Longitude	-84.4952200
Altitude	308
Country	United States

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

Starting point in Mount Vernon: Kastle Road (-84.495318,38.025685)
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)

Estimated Travel Time Between Mount Vernon and Lexington

The distance between Mount Vernon and Lexington is 6 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 03 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 Mount Vernon and Lexington. The current time is 02:07:51.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 02 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 0.46 liters (0.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mount Vernon and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mount Vernon to Lexington is $0.39 (diesel $0.51).

Kentucky gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.19	$3.67	$4.07	$4.21
Total	$0.39	$0.45	$0.5	$0.51

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 Mount Vernon and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.