Durham, North Carolina to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408.7 miles 657.8 km · straight line
511 miles actual route 822.4 km · driving distance
10h 4min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Louisville?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Louisville is 408.7 miles (657.8 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located WNW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511 miles, taking about 10h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 4min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 5min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 34min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Louisville

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM