Distance from Louisville to Detroit by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Detroit (MI) is 316 miles or 509 kilometers or 275 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Detroit is 359 miles (578 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 43 miles or 69 km.
Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Detroit, MI in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and Detroit is 316 miles or 509 km.The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the average flight time from Louisville to Detroit?
Flight time from Louisville, KY to Detroit, MI is 0 hours 43 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Louisville to Detroit Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Louisville, KY and Detroit, MIThis map shows the distance from Louisville, KY, Usa to Detroit, MI, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Louisville, Kentucky to Detroit, Michigan is displayed below.
Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Detroit, MI
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Detroit, Michigan is 359 miles or 578 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Detroit, MI is 359 miles or 578 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 359 miles (578 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Louisville, KY to Detroit, MI
How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Detroit, MI?The total driving time is 6 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Detroit take?
Louisville and Detroit are 6 hours 53 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 Detroit
Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Detroit (MI) is 0 Hours.
| Current local time in Louisville | Current local time in Detroit |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 07:16:13 EST | 2025-12-19, 07:16:13 EST |
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Louisville, KY and Detroit, MI in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 359 mi | 578 km | 311.76 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 316 mi | 509 km | 275 nmi |
| Difference | 43 mi | 69 km | 36 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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Detroit Details
Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 42.33143 |
| Longitude | -83.04575 |
| State | Michigan |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Louisville, KY and Detroit, MI
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 12 hours 2 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 9 hours 1 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 8 hours 1 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 7 hours 13 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 6 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 6 hours 1 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 5 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 5 hours 9 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 4 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 4 hours 15 minutes |