Cincinnati to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cincinnati from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Cincinnati to Lexington, Kentucky is 73.4 miles (118.1 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located S of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 91.7 miles, taking about 1h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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.