What is the cheapest way to get from Lexington to Iola?

The cheapest way to get from Lexington to Iola is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lexington to Iola?

The fastest way to get from Lexington to Iola is to fly and drive which takes 9h 33m and costs $130 - $650.

How far is it from Lexington to Iola?

The distance between Lexington and Iola is 660 miles. The road distance is 670.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Lexington to Iola?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Lexington to Iola, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lexington and Iola?

Iola is 1h behind Lexington. It is currently 11:45 AM in Lexington and 10:45 AM in Iola.

Can I drive from Lexington to Iola?

Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to Iola is 670 miles. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Lexington to Iola.

Where can I stay near Iola?

There are nine+ hotels available in Iola.

Lexington to Iola - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Lexington to Iola by plane, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane LEX - JLN
2. Drive from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Iolacar
9h 33m
$139–628
Drive 666.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lexington to Iolacar 666.6 mi
12h 5m
$122–176
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus
18h 20m
$157–274
Fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LEX - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus
12h 2m
$229–973
Fly to Tulsa International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane LEX - TUL
2. Take the bus from Tulsa to Iolabus
13h 8m
$272–1,087
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar
2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the bus from Kansas City to Iolabus
21h 49m
$251–444

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 9mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lexington to Iola.

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Distance: 656.4 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Iola, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Iola. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Transit Center, take the line 8 bus to Terminal @ Bluegrass Field, walk to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), then drive to Iola. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Iola via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City, and Iola in around 18h 20m.

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