How far is Lancaster, CA from Lexington, KY?
The driving distance from Lancaster, CA to Lexington, KY is about 2147.9 miles (3456.7 km), with a travel time of about 37h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1876.7 miles (3020.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 75h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 37h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Lexington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Lexington.
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Start on Sierra Highway
2179 ft · 48 sec · Sierra Highway
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Turn left onto West Avenue I
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Avenue I
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Take the ramp right toward CA 14 North
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Valley Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Antelope Valley Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Aerospace Highway
19.1 mi · 20 min · Aerospace Highway
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Continue on Sierra Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Sierra Highway
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Take the exit slight right
98 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mojave–Barstow Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Mojave–Barstow Highway
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Take the ramp right
62.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Needles Freeway
143.8 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Needles Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
1786 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1420 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Needles Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
1619 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Bullhead City, Laughlin, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
2733 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
953.4 mi · 16 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.5 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
1677 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
369.2 mi · 6 hr 34 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 64 East, US 40 East: Chicago, Loiusville, Indianapolis
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville
75.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Louisville
174.4 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right
59.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Versailles
76 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Versailles Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Versailles Bypass
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Turn slight left onto Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1974: Lexington
1224 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Tates Creek Road
1044 ft · 29 sec · Tates Creek Road
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Turn left onto Gainesway Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Gainesway Drive
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Turn left onto Coldstream Drive
80 m · 9 sec · Coldstream Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coldstream Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Lexington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
953 mi · 16h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lancaster and Sunny near Lexington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Lexington?
The road trip is about 2147.9 miles (3456.7 km) and usually takes 37h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Claude is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1072.4 miles from Lancaster and 1075.5 miles from Lexington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1876.7 miles (3020.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 271.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $437.23 one way or $874.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 673.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Lancaster and Lexington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lancaster and Sunny near Lexington.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Lexington. Straight-line distance: 1876.71 mi (3020.28 km).
#1 Lancaster
The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
| Population | 155,822 |
| Coordinates | 34.6980400, -118.1367400 |
| Altitude | 719 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
| Population | 225,366 |
| Coordinates | 37.9886900, -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lexington (-84.47772, 37.98869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3457 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 71h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 53h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 42h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 35h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 30h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 26h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.77 | $437.23 | $874.47 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $459.74 | $919.48 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $473.16 | $946.31 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $573.50 | $1,147.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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