Distance from Denver to Lexington-Fayette by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Lexington-Fayette (KY) is 1108 miles or 1783 kilometers or 962 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Lexington-Fayette is 1185 miles (1908 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 77 miles or 125 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Lexington-Fayette, KY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Lexington-Fayette is 1108 miles or 1783 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Lexington-Fayette, is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

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

Flight time from Denver, CO to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 2 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Lexington-Fayette Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Lexington-Fayette, KY

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is 1185 miles or 1908 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 1185 miles or 1908 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is approximately 1185 miles (1908 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Lexington-Fayette, KY

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Lexington-Fayette take?
Denver and Lexington-Fayette are 21 hours 9 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 Denver and Lexington-Fayette

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Lexington-Fayette (KY) is 2 Hours.
Lexington-Fayette time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Lexington-Fayette
2025-12-18, 09:47:27 MST2025-12-18, 11:47:27 EST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Lexington-Fayette Kentucky, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1185 mi 1908 km 1029.05 nmi
Straight line distance 1108 mi 1783 km 962 nmi
Difference 77 mi 125 km 67 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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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 Denver, CO and Lexington-Fayette, KY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 39 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 29 hours 48 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 26 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 23 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 21 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 19 hours 52 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 18 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 17 hours 2 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 54 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 14 hours 1 minutes