Edwardsville to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

230 miles 370.1 km · straight line
262.6 miles actual route 422.6 km · driving distance
4h 56min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Edwardsville from Louisville?

The distance from Edwardsville to Louisville is 230 miles (370.1 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located E of Edwardsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 262.6 miles, taking about 4h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Edwardsville in Illinois 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. 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 Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 56min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 55min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 41min $32–$92* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edwardsville & Louisville

Quick Facts

Edwardsville
38.81°N, 89.95°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 77 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 108.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM