Distance from Louisville to Denver by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Denver (CO) is 1036 miles or 1667 kilometers or 900 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Denver is 1109 miles (1785 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 73 miles or 118 km.

Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Denver, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and Denver is 1036 miles or 1667 km.
The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from Louisville to Denver?

Flight time from Louisville, KY to Denver, CO is 2 hours 22 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Louisville to Denver Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Denver, CO

The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Denver, Colorado is 1109 miles or 1785 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Denver, CO is 1109 miles or 1785 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Denver, Colorado is approximately 1109 miles (1785 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Louisville, KY to Denver, CO

How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Denver, CO?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Denver take?
Louisville and Denver are 19 hours 41 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 Denver

Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Denver (CO) is 2 Hours.
Denver time is 2 Hours behind Louisville.

Current local time in LouisvilleCurrent local time in Denver
2025-12-18, 18:50:08 EST2025-12-18, 16:50:08 MST
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Denver Colorado, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1109 mi 1785 km 963.06 nmi
Straight line distance 1036 mi 1667 km 900 nmi
Difference 73 mi 118 km 63 nmi

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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Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Louisville, KY and Denver, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 53 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 17 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 9 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 56 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 7 minutes