Buffalo, New York to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482.3 miles 776.2 km · straight line
533.1 miles actual route 858 km · driving distance
10h 9min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Louisville?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Louisville is 482.3 miles (776.2 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located SW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 533.1 miles, taking about 10h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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 Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 9min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 11min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 39min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Louisville

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM