Cleveland, Ohio to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311 miles 500.5 km · straight line
350.8 miles actual route 564.5 km · driving distance
6h 44min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
225° SW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Louisville?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Louisville is 311 miles (500.5 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located SW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 350.8 miles, taking about 6h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio and Louisville in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 44min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 5min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 24min $42–$123* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Louisville

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM