There are
2,423 mi
from Lexington, KY to Santa Cruz, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 18 hours to go from Lexington, Kentucky to Santa Cruz, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lexington, KY to Santa Cruz, CA) is 2,044.14 mi.
2,423 mi = 3,898.84 kms