Lexington, Kentucky to Manchester, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.8 miles 527.5 km · straight line
393.3 miles estimated 633 km · driving distance
7h 55min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Manchester, Missouri?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Manchester, Missouri is 327.8 miles (527.5 km) as the crow flies. Manchester, Missouri is located W of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.3 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Manchester, Missouri in Missouri.

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 Lexington, Kentucky and Manchester, Missouri. 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Manchester, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 55min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 30min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 31min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Manchester, Missouri

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Manchester, Missouri
38.60°N, 90.51°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients