It is often said that in business, location is everything. Lexington’s economic success is due in large part to its prime location within the state of Kentucky, as well as the nation. Because the city sits at the crossroads of two major Interstate highways, I-64 (East-West) and I-75 (North-South), both visitors and businesses have easy access to many other U.S. cities in the East, South, and Midwest. In fact, Lexington is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the United States’ population.
This accessibility makes the area a great spot for companies that need distribution capabilities, such as manufacturers and fulfillment corporations. Travelers can also navigate around the state with ease using the Bluegrass Parkway (located near Versailles), which takes you to the western part of Kentucky, and the Mountain Parkway (starting near Winchester), which heads toward Eastern Kentucky.
Lexington also benefits from its close proximity to surrounding communities like Georgetown, Cynthiana, Paris, Midway, Richmond and Versailles (pronounced VER-SALES). In addition, the city is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, and Charleston (WV).
This accessibility makes the area a great spot for companies that need distribution capabilities, such as manufacturers and fulfillment corporations. Travelers can also navigate around the state with ease using the Bluegrass Parkway (located near Versailles), which takes you to the western part of Kentucky, and the Mountain Parkway (starting near Winchester), which heads toward Eastern Kentucky.
Lexington also benefits from its close proximity to surrounding communities like Georgetown, Cynthiana, Paris, Midway, Richmond and Versailles (pronounced VER-SALES). In addition, the city is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, and Charleston (WV).
MILEAGE FROM LEXINGTON TO...
Cincinnati: 81 miles
Louisville: 74 miles
Ashland: 123 miles
Bowling Green: 155 miles
Elizabethtown: 86 miles
Frankfort: 29 miles
Huntington, WV: 127 miles
London: 76 miles
Maysville: 64 miles
Owensboro: 180 miles
Paducah: 262 miles
Pikeville: 141 miles
Cincinnati: 81 miles
Louisville: 74 miles
Ashland: 123 miles
Bowling Green: 155 miles
Elizabethtown: 86 miles
Frankfort: 29 miles
Huntington, WV: 127 miles
London: 76 miles
Maysville: 64 miles
Owensboro: 180 miles
Paducah: 262 miles
Pikeville: 141 miles
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
Lextran’s fixed-route bus service operates 26 routes, which move people all around Lexington. This service is vital to the people of Fayette County as it gets them to work, school, and other activities. Passengers ride Lextran seven days a week, 365 days a year for $1 or less per trip. Children ages 6 and under ride for free. Fares may be paid with change, cash ($1 and $5 bills only), and Lextran passes. Change is provided via a change card that can be used as the next fare payment. Credit or debit cards are not accepted on the bus, but can be used to buy a pass at the Downtown Transit Center or the Loudon Administrative Office. Passes can also be purchased on-line HERE. All buses are equipped with bike racks and are wheelchair accessible. For more information about routes, services, reduced fares or passes, call (859) 253-4636 or visit www.lextran.com.
Lextran’s fixed-route bus service operates 26 routes, which move people all around Lexington. This service is vital to the people of Fayette County as it gets them to work, school, and other activities. Passengers ride Lextran seven days a week, 365 days a year for $1 or less per trip. Children ages 6 and under ride for free. Fares may be paid with change, cash ($1 and $5 bills only), and Lextran passes. Change is provided via a change card that can be used as the next fare payment. Credit or debit cards are not accepted on the bus, but can be used to buy a pass at the Downtown Transit Center or the Loudon Administrative Office. Passes can also be purchased on-line HERE. All buses are equipped with bike racks and are wheelchair accessible. For more information about routes, services, reduced fares or passes, call (859) 253-4636 or visit www.lextran.com.
AIR TRAVEL:
Located at the corner of Man O’ War Boulevard and Versailles Road, Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport is the primary air service provider not only for central Kentucky, but also for much of eastern and southern Kentucky, serving a 54-county area. The airport is served by four major airlines, which provide convenient non-stop service to 16 destinations with convenient connecting service to business and leisure cities worldwide. Passengers can check flight status and schedules on-line at www.bluegrassairport.com. For convenience, the airport also offers 30 minutes of free parking in both its short-term and long-term parking areas, an executive lounge, a mother’s nursing suite, free wireless Internet, meeting rooms, valet parking, cell phone waiting lot and general aviation services.
PARKING IN DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON:
Coming to downtown Lexington? There are estimated to be more than 10,000 parking spaces in the downtown area. The Lexington & Fayette County Parking Authority is committed to making parking more visible and accessible to visitors and residents, offering real-time availability in its parking garages at www.parkme.com/map and on-street parking using the convenience of LEXPARK’s PayByPhone mobile app. Find out more at www.lexpark.org.
BICYCLING:
Over the years, bicycling has become a popular mode of transportation in Lexington, and the local government has made great strides to keep bicyclists safe as they share the roads with automobiles. Lexington continues to invest in new and better marked bike lanes, as well as the development of more shared use trails. To learn about safe bike riding, bike parking, or Lexington trails, visit www.lexingtonky.gov/trails.
Located at the corner of Man O’ War Boulevard and Versailles Road, Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport is the primary air service provider not only for central Kentucky, but also for much of eastern and southern Kentucky, serving a 54-county area. The airport is served by four major airlines, which provide convenient non-stop service to 16 destinations with convenient connecting service to business and leisure cities worldwide. Passengers can check flight status and schedules on-line at www.bluegrassairport.com. For convenience, the airport also offers 30 minutes of free parking in both its short-term and long-term parking areas, an executive lounge, a mother’s nursing suite, free wireless Internet, meeting rooms, valet parking, cell phone waiting lot and general aviation services.
PARKING IN DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON:
Coming to downtown Lexington? There are estimated to be more than 10,000 parking spaces in the downtown area. The Lexington & Fayette County Parking Authority is committed to making parking more visible and accessible to visitors and residents, offering real-time availability in its parking garages at www.parkme.com/map and on-street parking using the convenience of LEXPARK’s PayByPhone mobile app. Find out more at www.lexpark.org.
BICYCLING:
Over the years, bicycling has become a popular mode of transportation in Lexington, and the local government has made great strides to keep bicyclists safe as they share the roads with automobiles. Lexington continues to invest in new and better marked bike lanes, as well as the development of more shared use trails. To learn about safe bike riding, bike parking, or Lexington trails, visit www.lexingtonky.gov/trails.
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