Downers Grove to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Downers Grove from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Downers Grove to Lexington, Kentucky is 319.8 miles (514.7 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located SE of Downers Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.8 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Downers Grove in Illinois 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 Downers Grove 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.