Louisville to Reading, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

544.7 miles 876.6 km · straight line
628.5 miles actual route 1011.4 km · driving distance
12h 1min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Reading, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Louisville to Reading, Pennsylvania is 544.7 miles (876.6 km) as the crow flies. Reading, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 628.5 miles, taking about 12h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Reading, Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 1min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 25min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 37min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Reading, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM