Lexington Missouri Map

About Lexington, Missouri

Lexington is a locality in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,606. The population density is 339.8 people per km². Lexington is located at 39.1847°N, 93.8799°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 64067.

Lexington rises from the rolling Missouri landscape, a quiet sentinel where the land begins to soften its slopes before meeting the broad, patient Missouri River. It lies 24.5 miles east-north-east of Blue Springs, MO (from Blue Springs, MO: bearing 62°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-east of Richmond. The air here carries the scent of fertile earth and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that speaks of seasons turning and crops maturing under a generous sky. Oak and hickory trees, sturdy and ancient, mark the edges of fields that stretch out like rumpled blankets, their green hues deepening with the approach of evening. The houses, many with wide porches and deep eaves, seem to settle into the ground, their architecture reflecting a long and steady presence, a quiet resilience against the elements. This place, Lexington, was once a vital river port, a hub of commerce and a gateway to the West, its wharves bustling with steamboats and its streets alive with the clatter of wagons carrying goods. The echoes of the Civil War still resonate faintly, a reminder of a divided past that shaped the very character of Lafayette County. Today, the economy is rooted in the rich soil, with agriculture still a dominant force, the land yielding corn, soybeans, and other staples. The river, though no longer the primary highway, remains a constant, a broad silver ribbon that offers a different kind of beauty, especially when the late afternoon sun catches its surface, turning it to molten gold. Lexington holds a deep well of history, a place where the past is not a distant memory but a palpable presence, influencing the steady, unhurried rhythm of its days.

About This Lexington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lexington, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Lexington and Lafayette County.

Detailed location data for Lexington includes the ZIP code (64067), telephone area code (816), county seat of Lafayette County (Lexington), and school district assignment (Lexington R-V School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Lexington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.