Lexington, Kentucky to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Richmond, Virginia?
The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Richmond, Virginia is 387.4 miles (623.4 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located E of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 464.8 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.
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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
- You could travel this distance about 64.3 times to circle the Earth's equator