Huntsville, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

256.3 miles 412.5 km · straight line
320.4 miles estimated 515.6 km · driving distance
6h 27min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky is 256.3 miles (412.5 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NNE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 320.4 miles, taking about 6h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 27min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 44min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 8min $38–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 97.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients