Louisville to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

736.8 miles 1185.8 km · straight line
845 miles actual route 1359.9 km · driving distance
15h 54min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Tampa?

The distance from Louisville to Tampa is 736.8 miles (1185.8 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SSE of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Tampa in Florida.

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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 54min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 5min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 40min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Tampa

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM