Distance from Charlotte to Lexington-Fayette by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Charlotte (NC) to Lexington-Fayette (KY) is 280 miles or 450 kilometers or 243 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Charlotte to Lexington-Fayette is 377 miles (607 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 97 miles or 157 km.

Flight distance from Charlotte, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Charlotte and Lexington-Fayette is 280 miles or 450 km.
The nearest airport to Charlotte, is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and the nearest airport to Lexington-Fayette, is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

What is the average flight time from Charlotte to Lexington-Fayette?

Flight time from Charlotte, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 0 hours 38 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Charlotte to Lexington-Fayette Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Charlotte, NC and Lexington-Fayette, KY
This map shows the distance from Charlotte, NC, Usa to Lexington-Fayette, KY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is displayed below.

Driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY

The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is 377 miles or 607 km.
The total driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 377 miles or 607 kilometers. Your trip begins in Charlotte, North Carolina. It ends in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky.
The driving distance from Charlotte, North Carolina to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is approximately 377 miles (607 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Charlotte, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY

How long is the drive from Charlotte, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 37 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Charlotte to Lexington-Fayette take?
Charlotte and Lexington-Fayette are 7 hours 37 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Charlotte and Lexington-Fayette

Time difference between Charlotte (NC) and Lexington-Fayette (KY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in CharlotteCurrent local time in Lexington-Fayette
2025-12-17, 06:13:53 EST2025-12-17, 06:13:53 EST
How Far is it Between Charlotte North Carolina, USA and Lexington-Fayette Kentucky, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Charlotte, NC and Lexington-Fayette, KY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 377 mi 607 km 327.39 nmi
Straight line distance 280 mi 450 km 243 nmi
Difference 97 mi 157 km 84 nmi

Charlotte Details

Charlotte is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 13' 37.5'' Longitude: W 80° 50' 35.3''
Latitude35.22709
Longitude-80.84313
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Charlotte

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Lexington-Fayette Details

Lexington-Fayette is located in Kentucky, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 2' 59.3'' Longitude: W 84° 27' 30.8''
Latitude38.0498
Longitude-84.45855
StateKentucky
Nearest airports to Lexington-Fayette

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Charlotte, NC and Lexington-Fayette, KY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 12 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 9 hours 29 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 8 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 7 hours 35 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 6 hours 19 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 50 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 5 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 3 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 44 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 4 hours 27 minutes