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

351.3 miles 565.3 km · straight line
421.5 miles estimated 678.4 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Winchester, Virginia?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Winchester, Virginia is 351.3 miles (565.3 km) as the crow flies. Winchester, Virginia is located ENE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421.5 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and Winchester, 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 Winchester, 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 Winchester, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Winchester, Virginia

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
Winchester, Virginia
39.19°N, 78.16°W
America/New_York
216m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients