Altoona to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.1 miles 680.9 km · straight line
485.7 miles actual route 781.6 km · driving distance
9h 38min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Louisville?

The distance from Altoona to Louisville is 423.1 miles (680.9 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located WSW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 485.7 miles, taking about 9h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania and Louisville in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona and Louisville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Altoona to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 38min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 34min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 9min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Louisville

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM