Driving from Nashville to Lexington
Lexington lies 288 km (179 mi) north-east of Nashville, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 54 min without stops, over roughly 351 km (218 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Nashville | Lexington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,447 | 320,347 |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 37201–37250 | 40502–40598 |
Clocks in Lexington are 1 h ahead of Nashville right now, so a 3 h 54 min journey lands 4 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Nashville to Lexington
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Staying in Lexington
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Common questions
How far is Lexington from Nashville?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Nashville; by road roughly 351 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nashville to Lexington by car?
About 3 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nashville and Lexington?
Lexington is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.