Driving Time from Cincinnati to Lexington-Fayette
Driving from Cincinnati to Lexington-Fayette is about 97 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 44 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Cincinnati and Lexington-Fayette are about 74 mi (120 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 97 mi (156 km), a drive of about 1 hr 44 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 38 min.
| Straight-line distance | 74 mi / 120 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 97 mi / 156 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 44 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 38 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $12 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 38.588, -84.486 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cincinnati to Lexington-Fayette is about 74 mi (120 km) in a straight line, and roughly 97 mi (156 km) by road.