Dallas, Texas to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Dallas, Texas from Lexington, Kentucky?
The distance from Dallas, Texas to Lexington, Kentucky is 781.1 miles (1257 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 875 miles, taking about 15h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas and Lexington, Kentucky. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Lexington, Kentucky
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
- You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator