Fort Worth to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

808.5 miles 1301.1 km · straight line
906.7 miles actual route 1459.2 km · driving distance
16h 11min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Fort Worth to Lexington, Kentucky is 808.5 miles (1301.1 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 906.7 miles, taking about 16h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth and Lexington, Kentucky. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Worth to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 11min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 25min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~21h 2min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM