Baton Rouge to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

621.3 miles 999.9 km · straight line
762.3 miles actual route 1226.8 km · driving distance
13h 52min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Louisville?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Louisville is 621.3 miles (999.9 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 762.3 miles, taking about 13h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 52min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 38min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~18h 2min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Louisville

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM