Lakeland to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lakeland from Louisville?

The distance from Lakeland to Louisville is 739.1 miles (1189.4 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located NNW of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 836.9 miles, taking about 16h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida and Louisville in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lakeland 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.