Leavenworth, Kansas to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498.7 miles 802.6 km · straight line
540.3 miles actual route 869.5 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Louisville?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Louisville is 498.7 miles (802.6 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located E of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 540.3 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas 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. 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 Leavenworth, Kansas 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 Leavenworth, Kansas to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~13h 22min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Louisville

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m 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 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM