Cedar Rapids to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cedar Rapids from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Lexington, Kentucky is 466.5 miles (750.8 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located ESE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 559.9 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 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 Cedar Rapids 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.