Kansas City to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Lexington, Kentucky?
The distance from Kansas City to Lexington, Kentucky is 548.9 miles (883.3 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located E of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 584 miles, taking about 11h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Kansas 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 Kansas City 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator