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

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Iowa is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Iowa is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $220 - $1,300.

How far is it from Lexington to Iowa?

The distance between Lexington and Iowa is 562 miles. The road distance is 654.2 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Lexington to Iowa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Iowa?

Iowa is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 2:08 AM in Lexington and 1:08 AM in Iowa.

Can I drive from Lexington to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Iowa is 654 miles. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Lexington to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 196+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

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

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

Fly to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane LEX - DSM
7h 26m
$229–1,223
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane LEX - MLI
8h 28m
$89–554
Drive, bus
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 Union Station to Des Moinesbus
17h 10m
$119–229
Drive 650.4 mi
1. Drive from Lexington to Des Moinescar 650.4 mi
11h 15m
$119–172
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane LEX - ALO
7h 48m
$114–623
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Omaha (OMA)plane LEX - OMA
7h 35m
$267–1,432
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane LEX - CID
2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
10h 1m

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

115Weekly Planes

5h 42mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lexington to Iowa.

Launch map view

Distance: 559.1 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly.

Airlines

Website: aa.com

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 5h 41m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $210–1,200

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 7h 13m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $370–1,800

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Des Moines via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 6h 58m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310–1,600

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 29m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $95–600

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 9h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $150–750

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 7h 13m
When: Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price: $110–650

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Omaha via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 6h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $340–1,700

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Omaha via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 5h 44m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $380–1,800

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Omaha via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 39m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $240–1,400

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 5h 42m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $190–900

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 6h 53m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $85–550

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 6h 46m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $130–700

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare

Ave. Duration: 5h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $90–550

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte

Ave. Duration: 5h 57m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $140–750

Flights from Blue Grass Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 6h 38m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $180–900

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