Louisville to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Louisville from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Louisville to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 715.6 miles (1151.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.9 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Louisville is in Kentucky, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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.