Daytona Beach to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

641.9 miles 1033.1 km · straight line
770.3 miles estimated 1239.7 km · driving distance
15h 30min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
343° NNW bearing direction

How far is Daytona Beach from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Daytona Beach to Lexington, Kentucky is 641.9 miles (1033.1 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NNW of Daytona Beach. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.3 miles, taking about 15h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Daytona Beach in Florida 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. 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 Daytona Beach 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 Daytona Beach to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 30min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 36min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 9min $92–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Daytona Beach & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Daytona Beach
29.21°N, 81.02°W
America/New_York
3m 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 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients