Louisville to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Louisville from Washington DC?
The distance from Louisville to Washington DC is 473 miles (761.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 583.9 miles, taking about 11h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator