Louisville to Portland, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

889.1 miles 1430.9 km · straight line
1068.4 miles actual route 1719.5 km · driving distance
20h 23min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Portland, Maine?

The distance from Louisville to Portland, Maine is 889.1 miles (1430.9 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Maine is located ENE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1068.4 miles, taking about 20h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Portland, Maine in Maine.

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. 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 Portland, Maine. 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 Portland, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 23min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 28min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~26h 30min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Portland, Maine

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Portland, Maine
43.66°N, 70.26°W
America/New_York
19m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM