Louisville to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.4 miles 568.8 km · straight line
396.7 miles actual route 638.5 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Waukesha?

The distance from Louisville to Waukesha is 353.4 miles (568.8 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located NNW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 396.7 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Waukesha in Wisconsin.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville and Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM