Detroit (DTW) to Lexington (LEX) flights
Nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Blue Grass Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
477km
296 mi, great circle
Flying time
1h 18m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
3.4
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying DTW to LEX
Route map
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Both directions
- Blue Grass Airport (LEX) · we don't have LEX's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Detroit (DTW)
- DTW to LEX on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to Lexington?
About 1h 18m gate to gate for the 477 km (296 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to LEX?
Delta Air Lines, with about 3.4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).