Albuquerque to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1242.9 miles 2000.2 km · straight line
1380 miles actual route 2220.9 km · driving distance
24h 24min estimated drive time
$133 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Albuquerque to Lexington, Kentucky is 1242.9 miles (2000.2 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1380 miles, taking about 24h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Lexington, Kentucky. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 24min $133 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 17min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~31h 43min $166–$483* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 414 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM