Boston, Massachusetts to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

768.6 miles 1237 km · straight line
916.8 miles actual route 1475.5 km · driving distance
17h 52min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Lexington, Kentucky is 768.6 miles (1237 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 916.8 miles, taking about 17h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. 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. 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 52min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 26min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~23h 14min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM