Atlanta to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

320.4 miles 515.7 km · straight line
390.3 miles actual route 628.2 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Louisville?

The distance from Atlanta to Louisville is 320.4 miles (515.7 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.3 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Louisville

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM