Louisville to Lowell: Road Trip Guide & Distance

816.2 miles 1313.5 km · straight line
971.5 miles actual route 1563.5 km · driving distance
18h 32min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Lowell?

The distance from Louisville to Lowell is 816.2 miles (1313.5 km) as the crow flies. Lowell is located ENE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 971.5 miles, taking about 18h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Lowell in Massachusetts.

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. 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 Louisville and Lowell. 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 Louisville to Lowell

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 32min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 14min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~24h 6min $117–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Lowell

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM