Cave Spring to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

252 miles 405.6 km · straight line
315 miles estimated 507 km · driving distance
6h 20min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Cave Spring from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Cave Spring to Lexington, Kentucky is 252 miles (405.6 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located WNW of Cave Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 315 miles, taking about 6h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Cave Spring in Virginia and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 20min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 36min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 1min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cave Spring & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Cave Spring
37.23°N, 80.01°W
America/New_York
335m 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 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients