Buffalo, New York to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.5 miles 718.5 km · straight line
535.7 miles estimated 862.2 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Lexington, Kentucky is 446.5 miles (718.5 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located SW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.7 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 15min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients