Distance from Louisville to Capital by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Capital (IL) is 233 miles or 375 kilometers or 203 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Capital is 318 miles (512 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 85 miles or 137 km.
Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Capital, IL in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and Capital is 233 miles or 375 km.The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to Capital, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).
What is the average flight time from Louisville to Capital?
Flight time from Louisville, KY to Capital, IL is 0 hours 32 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Louisville to Capital Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Louisville, KY and Capital, ILThis map shows the distance from Louisville, KY, Usa to Capital, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Louisville, Kentucky to Capital, Illinois is displayed below.
Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Capital, IL
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Capital, Illinois is 318 miles or 512 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Capital, IL is 318 miles or 512 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Capital, Illinois.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Capital, Illinois is approximately 318 miles (512 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Louisville, KY to Capital, IL
How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Capital, IL?The total driving time is 5 hours, 56 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Capital take?
Louisville and Capital are 5 hours 56 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 Louisville and Capital
Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Capital (IL) is 0 Hours.
| Current local time in Louisville | Current local time in Capital |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 22:15:55 EST | 2025-12-19, 22:15:55 EST |
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Capital Illinois, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Louisville, KY and Capital, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 318 mi | 512 km | 276.15 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 233 mi | 375 km | 203 nmi |
| Difference | 85 mi | 137 km | 73 nmi |
Louisville Details
Louisville is located in Kentucky, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 38° 15' 15.3'' Longitude: W 85° 45' 33.9'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 38.25424 |
| Longitude | -85.75941 |
| State | Kentucky |
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Capital Details
Capital is located in Illinois, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 39° 48' 2.3'' Longitude: W 89° 36' 54.3'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 39.80065 |
| Longitude | -89.61508 |
| State | Illinois |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Louisville, KY and Capital, IL
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 10 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 8 hours 0 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 7 hours 6 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 6 hours 24 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 5 hours 49 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 5 hours 20 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 4 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 4 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 4 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 4 hours 0 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 3 hours 45 minutes |