Distance from New York City to Louisville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Louisville (KY) is 652 miles or 1049 kilometers or 566 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Louisville is 759 miles (1223 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 107 miles or 174 km.

Flight distance from New York City, NY to Louisville, KY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between New York City and Louisville is 652 miles or 1049 km.
The nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and the nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

What is the average flight time from New York City to Louisville?

Flight time from New York City, NY to Louisville, KY is 1 hours 29 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

New York City to Louisville Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Louisville, KY

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Louisville, Kentucky is 759 miles or 1223 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Louisville, KY is 759 miles or 1223 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Louisville, Kentucky.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Louisville, Kentucky is approximately 759 miles (1223 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Louisville, KY

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Louisville, KY?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Louisville take?
New York City and Louisville are 14 hours 39 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 New York City and Louisville

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Louisville (KY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in New York CityCurrent local time in Louisville
2025-12-19, 07:15:39 EST2025-12-19, 07:15:39 EST
How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Louisville Kentucky, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between New York City, NY and Louisville, KY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 759 mi 1223 km 659.12 nmi
Straight line distance 652 mi 1049 km 566 nmi
Difference 107 mi 174 km 93 nmi

New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between New York City, NY and Louisville, KY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 6 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 16 hours 59 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 17 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 44 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 33 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 59 minutes