Baltimore to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Baltimore from Louisville?
The distance from Baltimore to Louisville is 497.7 miles (800.9 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 610.2 miles, taking about 11h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Louisville in Kentucky.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Baltimore 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
- You could travel this distance about 50 times to circle the Earth's equator