Driving Time from Atlanta to Lexington-Fayette
Driving from Atlanta to Lexington-Fayette is about 363 mi and takes roughly 6 hr 29 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Atlanta and Lexington-Fayette are about 297 mi (478 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 363 mi (583 km), a drive of about 6 hr 29 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 3 min.
| Straight-line distance | 297 mi / 478 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 363 mi / 583 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 29 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $45 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.899, -84.422 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Atlanta to Lexington-Fayette is about 297 mi (478 km) in a straight line, and roughly 363 mi (583 km) by road.