Lexington, Kentucky to Vernon Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.1 miles 550.6 km · straight line
410.5 miles estimated 660.7 km · driving distance
8h 16min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Vernon Hills?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Vernon Hills is 342.1 miles (550.6 km) as the crow flies. Vernon Hills is located NNW of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 410.5 miles, taking about 8h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Vernon Hills in Illinois.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lexington, Kentucky and Vernon Hills. 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 Vernon Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 16min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 55min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 51min $49–$144* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Vernon Hills
42.22°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients