Louisville to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.6 miles 932.8 km · straight line
673.3 miles actual route 1083.5 km · driving distance
12h 50min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Philadelphia?

The distance from Louisville to Philadelphia is 579.6 miles (932.8 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ENE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.3 miles, taking about 12h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 50min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 24min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 41min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM