Louisville to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

527.6 miles 849.1 km · straight line
654.2 miles actual route 1052.9 km · driving distance
12h 15min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Louisville to Norfolk, Virginia is 527.6 miles (849.1 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located E of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 654.2 miles, taking about 12h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Louisville and Norfolk, Virginia. 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 Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 15min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 42min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 56min $79–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM