How to travel from Lexington to Detroit, United States of America

The distance between Lexington and Detroit is around 333 miles (536km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lexington to Detroit by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Transit Center High Street then fly from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $235
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cincinnati then Toledo and then to Detroit.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Detroit.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance346 miles (557km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lexington and Detroit

There are several options for getting from Lexington to Detroit by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $105 and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $235.

The distance between Lexington and Detroit is around 333 miles (536km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306 miles (492km)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Lexington and Detroit by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lexington to Detroit is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx $235.

The cheapest way to travel between Lexington and Detroit, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $105 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lexington and Detroit. We recommend that you take the bus to Transit Center High Street then fly from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lexington and Detroit. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lexington to Detroit. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lexington, Cincinnati and Toledo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Lexington and Detroit. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lexington to Detroit. We recommend that you take the bus to Transit Center High Street then fly from Lexington (LEX) to Detroit (DTW). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (DTW) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Detroit. Bishop International Airport (FNT) (FNT) and Toledo Express Airport (TOL) (TOL) 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 Lexington and Detroit. The distance is around 346 miles (557km) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lexington to Detroit is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around $105.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lexington and Detroit

Transport options from Lexington to Detroit
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 25m
$235
every 3 hours536km (333 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
$105
once daily570km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
$35
on demand557km (346 miles)

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Airports near Detroit

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

DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
International Airport
Distance
18 miles (29km) from Detroit
FNT
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
International Airport
Distance
57 miles (91km) from Detroit
TOL
Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Detroit