Florence, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

374.9 miles 603.3 km · straight line
449.9 miles estimated 724 km · driving distance
9h 3min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Florence, South Carolina from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Florence, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky is 374.9 miles (603.3 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NW of Florence, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 449.9 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Florence, South Carolina in South 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 Florence, South 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.

How to Get from Florence, South Carolina to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 3min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 52min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 36min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, South Carolina & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Florence, South Carolina
34.20°N, 79.76°W
America/New_York
42m 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 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients