Lexington, Kentucky to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Minneapolis?
The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Minneapolis is 659 miles (1060.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.8 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Lexington, Kentucky and Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator