Louisville to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Louisville from Phoenix?

The distance from Louisville to Phoenix is 1505.2 miles (2422.4 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1717.3 miles, taking about 30h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Phoenix. 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.