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

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Independence is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Independence is to drive and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $150 - $900.

How far is it from Lexington to Independence?

The distance between Lexington and Independence is 609 miles. The road distance is 579.5 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Lexington to Independence, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Independence?

Independence is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 2:59 PM in Lexington and 1:59 PM in Independence.

Can I drive from Lexington to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Independence is 579 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Lexington to Independence.

Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 886+ hotels available in Independence.

Lexington to Independence - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Independence by car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SDF - MCI
8h 19m
$354–571
Drive 576.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Independencecar 576.1 mi
9h 51m
$106–152
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain
16h 49m
$148–293
Drive, bus, train via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
21h 10m
$204–413
Drive to Covington, fly
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CVG - MCI
8h 18m
$155–872
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LEX - MCI
10h 43m
$172–952
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
17h 53m
$118–213

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 1mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lexington to Independence.

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Distance: 605.7 mi
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly.

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