Distance from Louisville to Kansas City by Car and Plane
The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Kansas City (KS) is 482 miles or 776 kilometers or 419 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Kansas City is 510 miles (821 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 28 miles or 45 km.
Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Kansas City, KS in miles and km?
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and Kansas City is 482 miles or 776 km.The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
What is the average flight time from Louisville to Kansas City?
Flight time from Louisville, KY to Kansas City, KS is 1 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.
Louisville to Kansas City Flight Route Map
Map Showing the Distance Between Louisville, KY and Kansas City, KSThis map shows the distance from Louisville, KY, Usa to Kansas City, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Louisville, Kentucky to Kansas City, Kansas is displayed below.
Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Kansas City, KS
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Kansas City, Kansas is 510 miles or 821 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Kansas City, KS is 510 miles or 821 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Kansas City, Kansas is approximately 510 miles (821 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.
Driving time from Louisville, KY to Kansas City, KS
How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Kansas City, KS?The total driving time is 9 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Kansas City take?
Louisville and Kansas City are 9 hours 29 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 Kansas City
Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Kansas City (KS) is 0 Hours.
| Current local time in Louisville | Current local time in Kansas City |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-19, 14:02:39 EST | 2025-12-19, 14:02:39 EST |
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Kansas City Kansas, USA?
You can compare air and road distance between Louisville, KY and Kansas City, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.
| Distance type | Miles | Kilometers | Nautical miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving distance | 510 mi | 821 km | 442.88 nmi |
| Straight line distance | 482 mi | 776 km | 419 nmi |
| Difference | 28 mi | 45 km | 23 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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Kansas City Details
Kansas City is located in Kansas, USA.
| GPS Coordinates | Latitude: N 39° 6' 51'' Longitude: W 94° 37' 38.9'' |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 39.11417 |
| Longitude | -94.62746 |
| State | Kansas |
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Louisville, KY and Kansas City, KS
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48 km/h) | 17 hours 6 minutes |
| 40 mph (64 km/h) | 12 hours 49 minutes |
| 45 mph (72 km/h) | 11 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80 km/h) | 10 hours 15 minutes |
| 55 mph (88 km/h) | 9 hours 19 minutes |
| 60 mph (96 km/h) | 8 hours 33 minutes |
| 65 mph (104 km/h) | 7 hours 53 minutes |
| 70 mph (112 km/h) | 7 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120 km/h) | 6 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128 km/h) | 6 hours 24 minutes |
| 85 mph (136 km/h) | 6 hours 2 minutes |