Driving Time from Lexington-Fayette to Springfield
Driving from Lexington-Fayette to Springfield is about 594 mi and takes roughly 10 hr 4 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Lexington-Fayette and Springfield are about 487 mi (784 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 594 mi (956 km), a drive of about 10 hr 4 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 24 min.
| Straight-line distance | 487 mi / 784 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 594 mi / 956 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 10 hr 4 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 24 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $74 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.715, -88.903 |
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
Lexington-Fayette to Springfield is about 487 mi (784 km) in a straight line, and roughly 594 mi (956 km) by road.