Louisville to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

801.1 miles 1289.2 km · straight line
914.5 miles actual route 1471.7 km · driving distance
17h 43min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
47° NE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Montreal?

The distance from Louisville to Montreal is 801.1 miles (1289.2 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 914.5 miles, taking about 17h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Louisville is in Kentucky, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Montreal. 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 Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 43min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 16min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 2min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Montreal

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM