Distance from Los Angeles to Louisville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to Louisville (KY) is 1826 miles or 2939 kilometers or 1586 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to Louisville is 2082 miles (3351 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 256 miles or 412 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to Louisville, KY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and Louisville is 1826 miles or 2939 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

What is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Louisville?

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to Louisville, KY is 4 hours 11 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to Louisville Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Louisville, KY

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Louisville, Kentucky is 2082 miles or 3351 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to Louisville, KY is 2082 miles or 3351 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in Louisville, Kentucky.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to Louisville, Kentucky is approximately 2082 miles (3351 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to Louisville, KY

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to Louisville, KY?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to Louisville take?
Los Angeles and Louisville are 36 hours 28 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 Los Angeles and Louisville

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and Louisville (KY) is 3 Hours.
Louisville time is 3 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in Louisville
2025-12-05, 02:51:17 PST2025-12-05, 05:51:17 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and Louisville Kentucky, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2082 mi 3351 km 1808.01 nmi
Straight line distance 1826 mi 2939 km 1586 nmi
Difference 256 mi 412 km 222 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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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 Los Angeles, CA and Louisville, KY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 69 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 52 hours 21 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 46 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 41 hours 53 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 38 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 34 hours 54 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 32 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 29 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 27 hours 55 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 26 hours 10 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 24 hours 38 minutes