What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Detroit is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Detroit is to drive and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $85 - $550.

How far is it from Lexington to Detroit?

The distance between Lexington and Detroit is 335 miles. The road distance is 347.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Detroit?

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lexington to Detroit, including transfers.

Can I drive from Lexington to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Detroit is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Lexington to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 493+ hotels available in Detroit.

Lexington to Detroit - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, bus, and line 3 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Detroit by car, plane, or bus

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Drive to Covington, fly
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
4h 7m
$87–514
Line 3 bus to Blue Grass Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Centre Parkway @ 1349 to Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
5h 44m
$49–314
Drive, bus via Indianapolis
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus
12h 15m
$63–138
Drive 345.1 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Detroitcar 345.1 mi
5h 56m
$63–91
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SDF - DTW
4h 14m
$316–873
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
12h 18m
$49–138

Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW) flights

34Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lexington to Detroit.

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Distance: 332.9 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Detroit. However, you can drive to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Detroit (DTW), walk to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, then take the line 261 bus to Cass & Michigan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Detroit, MI via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, and Indianapolis, IN in around 12h 15m.

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