Distance from Raleigh to Lexington-Fayette by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Lexington-Fayette (KY) is 356 miles or 573 kilometers or 310 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Lexington-Fayette is 467 miles (752 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 111 miles or 179 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Lexington-Fayette is 356 miles or 573 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Lexington-Fayette, is Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

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

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 0 hours 49 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Lexington-Fayette Flight Route Map

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

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

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is 467 miles or 752 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY is 467 miles or 752 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky is approximately 467 miles (752 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

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

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Lexington-Fayette, KY?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Lexington-Fayette take?
Raleigh and Lexington-Fayette are 9 hours 3 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 Raleigh and Lexington-Fayette

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

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Lexington-Fayette
2026-03-18, 21:17:28 EDT2026-03-18, 21:17:28 EDT
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Lexington-Fayette Kentucky, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, 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 467 mi 752 km 405.54 nmi
Straight line distance 356 mi 573 km 310 nmi
Difference 111 mi 179 km 95 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
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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
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Lexington-Fayette, KY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 15 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 11 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 10 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 9 hours 24 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 8 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 7 hours 50 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 16 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 5 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 31 minutes