Clinton, Iowa to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

399.5 miles 643 km · straight line
479.4 miles estimated 771.6 km · driving distance
9h 39min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Clinton, Iowa from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Clinton, Iowa to Lexington, Kentucky is 399.5 miles (643 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located SE of Clinton, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.4 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa 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 Clinton, Iowa to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 39min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 35min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 10min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clinton, Iowa & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Clinton, Iowa
41.84°N, 90.19°W
America/Chicago
179m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients