Lebanon, Tennessee to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

144.3 miles 232.2 km · straight line
159.6 miles actual route 256.9 km · driving distance
3h 21min estimated drive time
$15 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lebanon, Tennessee from Louisville?

The distance from Lebanon, Tennessee to Louisville is 144.3 miles (232.2 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located NNE of Lebanon, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 159.6 miles, taking about 3h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Lebanon, Tennessee in Tennessee 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. 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 Lebanon, Tennessee 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 Lebanon, Tennessee to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 21min $15 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 1min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 11min $19–$56* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lebanon, Tennessee & Louisville

Quick Facts

Lebanon, Tennessee
36.21°N, 86.29°W
America/Chicago
161m 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 48 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 172.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM