Gurnee to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gurnee from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Gurnee to Lexington, Kentucky is 348.7 miles (561.2 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located SSE of Gurnee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.4 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Gurnee 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 Gurnee 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.