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Cincinnati to Lexington by bus

Lexington lies 127 km (79 mi) south of Cincinnati, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 2 h 31 min including stops, over roughly 154 km (96 mi) of road.

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CincinnatiLexington
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population311,097320,347
Elevation267 m (876 ft)298 m (978 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Postal codes45201–4599940502–40598

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Common questions

How far is Lexington from Cincinnati?

127 km (79 mi) in a straight line, south of Cincinnati; by road roughly 154 km (96 mi).

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Lexington by bus?

About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Cincinnati and Lexington?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.