Lexington, Kentucky to Radford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

224 miles 360.5 km · straight line
280 miles estimated 450.6 km · driving distance
5h 38min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Radford?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Radford is 224 miles (360.5 km) as the crow flies. Radford is located ESE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 280 miles, taking about 5h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Radford in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Radford. 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 Radford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 38min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 46min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 21min $34–$98* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Radford

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Radford
37.13°N, 80.58°W
America/New_York
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 75 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 111.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients