Des Moines to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Des Moines from Louisville?
The distance from Des Moines to Louisville is 476 miles (766 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located ESE of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.9 miles, taking about 10h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator