Atlanta to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296.6 miles 477.3 km · straight line
368.7 miles actual route 593.3 km · driving distance
7h 5min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
359° N bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Atlanta to Lexington, Kentucky is 296.6 miles (477.3 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located N of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.7 miles, taking about 7h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 5min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 30min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 44min $44–$129* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM