Lincoln, Nebraska to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

608.9 miles 980 km · straight line
704.6 miles actual route 1133.9 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Louisville?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Louisville is 608.9 miles (980 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located ESE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 704.6 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $56–$106* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Louisville

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM