Distance from Louisville to Topeka by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Topeka (KS) is 538 miles or 866 kilometers or 467 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Topeka is 569 miles (916 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 31 miles or 50 km.

Flight distance from Louisville, KY to Topeka, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Louisville and Topeka is 538 miles or 866 km.
The nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and the nearest airport to Topeka, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Louisville to Topeka?

Flight time from Louisville, KY to Topeka, KS is 1 hours 14 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Louisville to Topeka Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Topeka, KS

The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Topeka, Kansas is 569 miles or 916 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Topeka, KS is 569 miles or 916 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Topeka, Kansas.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Topeka, Kansas is approximately 569 miles (916 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Louisville, KY to Topeka, KS

How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Topeka, KS?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Topeka take?
Louisville and Topeka are 10 hours 31 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 Topeka

Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Topeka (KS) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in LouisvilleCurrent local time in Topeka
2025-12-17, 05:45:33 EST2025-12-17, 05:45:33 EST
How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Topeka Kansas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 569 mi 916 km 494.12 nmi
Straight line distance 538 mi 866 km 467 nmi
Difference 31 mi 50 km 27 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
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Topeka Details

Topeka is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 2' 54'' Longitude: W 95° 40' 40.9''
Latitude39.04833
Longitude-95.67804
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Topeka

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Louisville, KY and Topeka, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 19 hours 5 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 18 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 27 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 32 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 9 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 44 minutes