Louisville to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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