Jacksonville, Florida to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

556.8 miles 896.1 km · straight line
694.5 miles actual route 1117.7 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
344° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Lexington, Kentucky is 556.8 miles (896.1 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.5 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and Lexington, Kentucky. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jacksonville, Florida to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM