Lexington, Kentucky to New Haven, Connecticut: Road Trip Guide & Distance

655 miles 1054.2 km · straight line
786 miles estimated 1265 km · driving distance
15h 49min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from New Haven, Connecticut?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to New Haven, Connecticut is 655 miles (1054.2 km) as the crow flies. New Haven, Connecticut is located ENE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and New Haven, Connecticut in Connecticut.

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. 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 Lexington, Kentucky and New Haven, Connecticut. 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 New Haven, Connecticut

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 49min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 59min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 34min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & New Haven, Connecticut

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients