Alton, Illinois to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Alton, Illinois from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Alton, Illinois to Lexington, Kentucky is 312.8 miles (503.4 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located E of Alton, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.4 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Alton, Illinois in Illinois and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alton, Illinois and Lexington, Kentucky. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.