Baton Rouge to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

648.2 miles 1043.1 km · straight line
777.8 miles estimated 1251.7 km · driving distance
15h 39min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Lexington, Kentucky is 648.2 miles (1043.1 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.8 miles, taking about 15h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 39min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 47min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 21min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients