Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

434.3 miles 699 km · straight line
521.2 miles estimated 838.8 km · driving distance
10h 29min estimated drive time
CAD 85 - CAD 104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Lexington, Kentucky is 434.3 miles (699 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located SW of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 521.2 miles, taking about 10h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Lexington, Kentucky is in Kentucky, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 29min CAD 85 - CAD 104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 35min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 58min $63–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ontario, Canada & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
43.26°N, 79.87°W
America/Toronto
78m 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 145 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients