Frederick to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

393.8 miles 633.8 km · straight line
472.6 miles estimated 760.6 km · driving distance
9h 30min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Frederick to Lexington, Kentucky is 393.8 miles (633.8 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located WSW of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.6 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland 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 Frederick 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 Frederick to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 30min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 24min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients