Jefferson City to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Jefferson City from Lexington, Kentucky?
The distance from Jefferson City to Lexington, Kentucky is 417.4 miles (671.7 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located E of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.8 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri 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. 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to Lexington, Kentucky
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
- You could travel this distance about 59.7 times to circle the Earth's equator