Indianapolis to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Indianapolis from Louisville?
The distance from Indianapolis to Louisville is 106.9 miles (172 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located SSE of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114.4 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana and Louisville in Kentucky.
This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.
Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis 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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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 36 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
- You could travel this distance about 233 times to circle the Earth's equator