Danville, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

30.9 miles 49.8 km · straight line
40.2 miles estimated 64.7 km · driving distance
49min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is 30.9 miles (49.8 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NNE of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 40.2 miles, taking about 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Danville, Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 49min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Kentucky & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m 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 10 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 804.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients