Cedar Rapids to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

404.8 miles 651.5 km · straight line
506.7 miles actual route 815.5 km · driving distance
9h 18min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Louisville?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Louisville is 404.8 miles (651.5 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located SE of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506.7 miles, taking about 9h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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. 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 18min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 10min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~8h 50min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Louisville

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM