Louisville to Morgantown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326 miles 524.6 km · straight line
401.4 miles actual route 646 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Morgantown?

The distance from Louisville to Morgantown is 326 miles (524.6 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located ENE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.4 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Morgantown in West Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Louisville and Morgantown. 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 Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM