Huntsville, Alabama to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

247.7 miles 398.6 km · straight line
284 miles actual route 457 km · driving distance
5h 26min estimated drive time
$27 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Louisville?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Louisville is 247.7 miles (398.6 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located N of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 284 miles, taking about 5h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 26min $27 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 31min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 10min $34–$99* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Louisville

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 83 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 100.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM