Fayetteville, North Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky is 374.2 miles (602.2 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449 miles, taking about 9h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina 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.