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 $240 - $1,500.

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 6:07 AM in Lexington and 5:07 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 249+ hotels available in Iowa.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lexington to Iowa by plane, car, taxi, 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
$249–1,423
Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane LEX - MLI
8h 27m
$94–554
Drive, taxi, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the taxi from Indiana University Southeast to Paoli Walmarttaxi
3. Take the bus from Paoli Walmart to Bloomington, INbus
4. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
23h 15m
$239–374
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 43m
$119–623
Fly to Omaha
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Omaha (OMA)plane LEX - OMA
7h 45m
$327–1,732
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
9h 51m

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

99Weekly Planes

5h 52mAverage Duration

$237Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lexington to Iowa.

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Distance: 559.1 mi
Duration: 7h 26m

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

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

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