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 50m.

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 24m and costs $160 - $900.

How far is it from Lexington to Independence?

The distance between Lexington and Independence is 661 miles. The road distance is 579.3 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 7:57 AM in Lexington and 6:57 AM in Independence.

Can I drive from Lexington to Independence?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Independence is 579 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Lexington to Independence.

Where can I stay near Independence?

There are 378+ hotels available in Independence.

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

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

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Drive to Covington, fly
best
1. Drive from Lexington to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CVG - MCI
8h 24m
$165–872
Drive 575.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Independencecar 575.9 mi
9h 50m
$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 41m
$139–358
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SDF - MCI
8h 35m
$144–771
Fly from Blue Grass Airport
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LEX - MCI
10h 50m
$112–602
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 14m
$109–263
Drive, bus, train via Clarksville Park & Ride
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Clarksville Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from St. Louis to Independence Stationtrain
20h 7m
$146–298

Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

129Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657.6 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

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

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