Long Island to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

694.6 miles 1117.8 km · straight line
788.2 miles actual route 1268.5 km · driving distance
15h 33min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Louisville?

The distance from Long Island to Louisville is 694.6 miles (1117.8 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located W of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.2 miles, taking about 15h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island 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 Long Island to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 33min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 40min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 13min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Louisville

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM