Lexington, Kentucky to Orlando: Road Trip Guide & Distance

680.8 miles 1095.6 km · straight line
816.9 miles estimated 1314.7 km · driving distance
16h 26min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Orlando?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Orlando is 680.8 miles (1095.6 km) as the crow flies. Orlando is located SSE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 816.9 miles, taking about 16h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Orlando in Florida.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lexington, Kentucky and Orlando. 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 Orlando

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 26min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 43min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 22min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Orlando

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients