Arlington, Texas to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798 miles 1284.3 km · straight line
957.7 miles estimated 1541.2 km · driving distance
19h 16min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Lexington, Kentucky is 798 miles (1284.3 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located ENE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 957.7 miles, taking about 19h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 16min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 7min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 3min $115–$335* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients