Louisville to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Louisville from Raleigh?
The distance from Louisville to Raleigh is 428.2 miles (689.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532.8 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Raleigh in North Carolina.
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 Raleigh. 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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Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
- You could travel this distance about 58.2 times to circle the Earth's equator