Lexington City Information

Population: 260,512

Elevation: 978 feet above sea level

Land Area: 284.6 square miles

Location: Centrally located in Kentucky, 80 miles east of Louisville and 90 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio

Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it's noon in Lexington, it's 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Lexington observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October

Local Seasons:
With the exception of winter, there is really no slow season in this beautiful city. Spring tends to be busy as a result of the Kentucky Derby, held annually in nearly Louisville. In addition, with the spring temperatures rising 10 degrees each month from March until summer, the area comes alive with the beauty of spring blossoms. The fall is quite lovely as the temperatures begin to drop, along with a multitude of falling leaves and colors too many to list. Summer is perfect for any of the numerous outdoor activities with daytime temperatures in the low 80's F and nights cooling off to the comfortable mid 60's F. Visitors can expect some snow during the winter. This city offers four distinct seasons that include cool plateau breezes, moderate nights in the summer, and no prolonged periods of heat, cold, rain, wind, or snow, making any time of year ideal for a visit.

How to get there:

By Air

Lexington Airport
4000 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40510
606-254-9336
Located six miles west of the city, the airport is served by many of the nationally known carriers as well as certain local and regional airlines.

By Car
Within a day's drive of 75% of the population of the United States, Lexington is strategically located at the intersection of Interstates 64 and 75.

By Bus

Greyhound
477 W New Circle Road NW
Lexington, KY 40511
859-299-0428

Ground Transportation:
Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi and limousine service is available at the airport.

How to get around:
A car is a must as a means of getting around, either a personal car or a rental car is advisable. Also available is local transportation:

Lex-Trans
606-233-7299
Offers transportation to the University as well as the suburbs.

National Holidays:
New Year's Day- Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day- 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day- 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day- last Mon. in May
Independence Day- July 4
Labor Day- 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day- 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day- Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve- Dec. 31