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How to get fromKnoxville to Lexingtonby car or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Knoxville to Lexington by car or plane

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  1. Drive 168.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Knoxville to Lexingtoncar car 168.1 mi
    2h 54m
    $31–45

  2. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane TYS - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar car
    4h 32m
    $166–688

  3. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane TYS - LEX
    6h 18m
    $229–1,069

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) hourly.

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