Hartford to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Hartford from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Hartford to Lexington, Kentucky is 677 miles (1089.6 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located WSW of Hartford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.4 miles, taking about 16h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Hartford in Connecticut 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. 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. 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 Hartford 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.