# Distance from Detroit (DTW) to Lexington (LEX)

> 476 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 476 km / 296 mi / 257 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 193° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 13° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 13:13 in Detroit, it's 13:13 in Lexington)
- **Elevation difference**: 334 ft (LEX is higher than DTW)

## Airports

### [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Detroit, United States
- ICAO: KDTW
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 42.210000, -83.350000
- Elevation: 645 ft

### [Blue Grass Airport (LEX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lex-lexington-blue-grass-airport/1ef266df-273e-6cbe-bb7a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lexington, United States
- ICAO: KLEX
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.040000, -84.610000
- Elevation: 979 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dtw-detroit-detroit-metro-wayne-county-airport/1ef266df-17dd-690a-88d4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Blue Grass Airport (LEX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lex-lexington-blue-grass-airport/1ef266df-273e-6cbe-bb7a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)