How to travel from Baton Rouge to Lexington, United States of America

The distance between Baton Rouge and Lexington is around 776 miles (1,249km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Baton Rouge to Lexington by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Lexington (LEX).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $410
Operated by

Delta

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station and then to Lexington.

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $160
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then take the train to Birmingham then take the bus to Nashville then Louisville and then to Lexington KY.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lexington.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance805 miles (1,295km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baton Rouge and Lexington

There are several options for getting from Baton Rouge to Lexington by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $145 and will take around 21h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $410.

The distance between Baton Rouge and Lexington is around 776 miles (1,249km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649 miles (1,044km)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Baton Rouge and Lexington by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baton Rouge to Lexington is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $410.

The cheapest way to travel between Baton Rouge and Lexington, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Baton Rouge and Lexington. We recommend that you fly from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Lexington (LEX). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baton Rouge and Lexington. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Baton Rouge to Lexington. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Atlanta - Marta Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Lexington and Transit Center. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.

Flixbus USA, Megabus and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Baton Rouge and Lexington. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baton Rouge and Lexington. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and arrive at Lexington (LEX) - via Atlanta (ATL). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Baton Rouge to Lexington. There is however a flight that goes via Atlanta (ATL). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Baton Rouge to Lexington typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Baton Rouge (BTR) and and arrive into Lexington (LEX).

The closest major airport to Lexington is Blue Grass Airport (LEX) (LEX) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Lexington. Louisville International Airport (SDF) (SDF) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) (CVG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baton Rouge and Lexington. The distance is around 805 miles (1,295km) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baton Rouge to Lexington is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around $410.

How do I get from Baton Rouge to Lexington

Compare travel optionsbetween Baton Rouge and Lexington

Transport options from Baton Rouge to Lexington
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 50m
$410
every 3 hours1,249km (776 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 5m
$395
every 20 mins1,418km (881 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 20m
$430
4 times a day1,402km (871 miles)
Fly to Covington (CVG), Bus5h 40m
$385
once daily1,504km (935 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 30m
$160
6 times a week1,551km (964 miles)
Bus via Atlanta21h 10m
$145
once daily1,617km (1,005 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 10m
$195
5 times a week1,462km (908 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
$80
on demand1,295km (805 miles)

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Airports near Lexington

The following major airports near Lexington offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

LEX
Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6 miles (9km) from Lexington
SDF
Louisville International Airport (SDF)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from Lexington
CVG
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
International Airport
Distance
70 miles (113km) from Lexington