Lexington, Kentucky to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

523.9 miles 843.1 km · straight line
628.6 miles estimated 1011.7 km · driving distance
12h 39min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Scranton?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Scranton is 523.9 miles (843.1 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 628.6 miles, taking about 12h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 39min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 11min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 27min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Scranton

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients