Lexington, Kentucky to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474.7 miles 763.9 km · straight line
598.1 miles actual route 962.5 km · driving distance
11h 12min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Virginia Beach?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Virginia Beach is 474.7 miles (763.9 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 598.1 miles, taking about 11h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 12min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 26min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~10h 38min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM