Louisville to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

477.8 miles 769 km · straight line
606.4 miles actual route 975.9 km · driving distance
11h 31min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Waldorf?

The distance from Louisville to Waldorf is 477.8 miles (769 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located E of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 606.4 miles, taking about 11h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Waldorf in Maryland.

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 Waldorf. 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 Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 31min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 49min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Waldorf

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Waldorf
38.62°N, 76.94°W
America/New_York
64m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM