Auburn, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379.2 miles 610.3 km · straight line
455.1 miles estimated 732.4 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky is 379.2 miles (610.3 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located N of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.1 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients