Lexington, Kentucky to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

485.7 miles 781.6 km · straight line
582.8 miles estimated 937.9 km · driving distance
11h 43min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Reading, Pennsylvania is 485.7 miles (781.6 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 582.8 miles, taking about 11h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

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. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 43min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 4min $47–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 8min $70–$204* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients