Louisville to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.9 miles 551.9 km · straight line
387.3 miles actual route 623.3 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Louisville to Pittsburgh is 342.9 miles (551.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.3 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $46–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM