Distance from Columbus to Louisville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Columbus (OH) to Louisville (KY) is 191 miles or 308 kilometers or 166 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Columbus to Louisville is 208 miles (335 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 17 miles or 27 km.

Flight distance from Columbus, OH to Louisville, KY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Columbus and Louisville is 191 miles or 308 km.
The nearest airport to Columbus, is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

What is the average flight time from Columbus to Louisville?

Flight time from Columbus, OH to Louisville, KY is 0 hours 26 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Columbus to Louisville Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Columbus, OH and Louisville, KY
This map shows the distance from Columbus, OH, Usa to Louisville, KY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Columbus, Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky is displayed below.

Driving distance from Columbus, OH to Louisville, KY

The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky is 208 miles or 335 km.
The total driving distance from Columbus, OH to Louisville, KY is 208 miles or 335 kilometers. Your trip begins in Columbus, Ohio. It ends in Louisville, Kentucky.
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky is approximately 208 miles (335 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Columbus, OH to Louisville, KY

How long is the drive from Columbus, OH to Louisville, KY?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Columbus to Louisville take?
Columbus and Louisville are 3 hours 58 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Columbus and Louisville

Time difference between Columbus (OH) and Louisville (KY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ColumbusCurrent local time in Louisville
2025-12-19, 22:15:06 EST2025-12-19, 22:15:06 EST
How Far is it Between Columbus Ohio, USA and Louisville Kentucky, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Columbus, OH and Louisville, KY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 208 mi 335 km 180.63 nmi
Straight line distance 191 mi 308 km 166 nmi
Difference 17 mi 27 km 14 nmi

Columbus Details

Columbus is located in Ohio, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 59' 6.9'' Longitude: W 82° 59' 5.2''
Latitude39.98524
Longitude-82.98477
StateOhio
Nearest airports to Columbus

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Louisville Details

Louisville is located in Kentucky, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 15' 15.3'' Longitude: W 85° 45' 33.9''
Latitude38.25424
Longitude-85.75941
StateKentucky
Nearest airports to Louisville

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Columbus, OH and Louisville, KY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 6 hours 58 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 14 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 39 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 11 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 48 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 29 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 37 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 27 minutes