Lexington, Kentucky to Troy, Michigan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.4 miles 520.4 km · straight line
388 miles estimated 624.5 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Troy, Michigan?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Troy, Michigan is 323.4 miles (520.4 km) as the crow flies. Troy, Michigan is located NNE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Troy, Michigan in Michigan.

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 Troy, Michigan. 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 Troy, Michigan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Troy, Michigan

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Troy, Michigan
42.61°N, 83.15°W
America/Detroit
228m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients