Distance from Louisville to Las Vegas by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Las Vegas (NV) is 1616 miles or 2601 kilometers or 1404 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Las Vegas is 1856 miles (2987 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 240 miles or 386 km.

Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Las Vegas, NV in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and Las Vegas is 1616 miles or 2601 km.
The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to Las Vegas, is McCarran International Airport (LAS).

What is the average flight time from Louisville to Las Vegas?

Flight time from Louisville, KY to Las Vegas, NV is 3 hours 42 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Louisville to Las Vegas Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Las Vegas, NV

The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Las Vegas, Nevada is 1856 miles or 2987 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Las Vegas, NV is 1856 miles or 2987 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Las Vegas, Nevada is approximately 1856 miles (2987 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 32 to 33 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Louisville, KY to Las Vegas, NV

How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Las Vegas, NV?
The total driving time is 32 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Las Vegas take?
Louisville and Las Vegas are 32 hours 21 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 Las Vegas

Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Las Vegas (NV) is 3 Hours.
Las Vegas time is 3 Hours behind Louisville.

Current local time in LouisvilleCurrent local time in Las Vegas
2025-12-23, 03:03:22 EST2025-12-23, 00:03:22 PST
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Las Vegas Nevada, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1856 mi 2987 km 1611.75 nmi
Straight line distance 1616 mi 2601 km 1404 nmi
Difference 240 mi 386 km 207 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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Las Vegas Details

Las Vegas is located in Nevada, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 10' 29.9'' Longitude: W 115° 8' 14''
Latitude36.17497
Longitude-115.13722
StateNevada
Nearest airports to Las Vegas

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Louisville, KY and Las Vegas, NV
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 62 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 46 hours 40 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 41 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 37 hours 20 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 33 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 31 hours 6 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 28 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 26 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 24 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 23 hours 20 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 21 hours 57 minutes