Altoona to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

368.7 miles 593.4 km · straight line
442.5 miles estimated 712.1 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$43 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Altoona to Lexington, Kentucky is 368.7 miles (593.4 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located WSW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 442.5 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona 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.

How to Get from Altoona to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $43 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients