Charleston, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky is 445.5 miles (717 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 534.6 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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.