Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.1 miles 960.9 km · straight line
716.5 miles estimated 1153.1 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
CAD 116 - CAD 143 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Kingston, Ontario, Canada from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Lexington, Kentucky is 597.1 miles (960.9 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located SW of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 716.5 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Kingston, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Lexington, Kentucky is in Kentucky, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kingston, Ontario, Canada 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 Kingston, Ontario, Canada to Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min CAD 116 - CAD 143 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingston, Ontario, Canada & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Kingston, Ontario, Canada
44.23°N, 76.48°W
America/Toronto
70m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients