Jamestown, New York to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395 miles 635.7 km · straight line
474 miles estimated 762.8 km · driving distance
9h 32min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Jamestown, New York from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Jamestown, New York to Lexington, Kentucky is 395 miles (635.7 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located SW of Jamestown, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Jamestown, New York in New York 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. 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 Jamestown, New York 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 Jamestown, New York to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 32min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 26min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 3min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jamestown, New York & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Jamestown, New York
42.10°N, 79.24°W
America/New_York
420m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients