Distance from Philadelphia to Louisville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Philadelphia (PA) to Louisville (KY) is 580 miles or 933 kilometers or 504 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Philadelphia to Louisville is 675 miles (1087 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 95 miles or 154 km.

Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville, KY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Philadelphia and Louisville is 580 miles or 933 km.
The nearest airport to Philadelphia, is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the nearest airport to Louisville, is Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

What is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Louisville?

Flight time from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville, KY is 1 hours 19 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Philadelphia to Louisville Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville, KY

The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Louisville, Kentucky is 675 miles or 1087 km.
The total driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville, KY is 675 miles or 1087 kilometers. Your trip begins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It ends in Louisville, Kentucky.
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Louisville, Kentucky is approximately 675 miles (1087 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville, KY

How long is the drive from Philadelphia, PA to Louisville, KY?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 56 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Philadelphia to Louisville take?
Philadelphia and Louisville are 12 hours 56 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 Philadelphia and Louisville

Time difference between Philadelphia (PA) and Louisville (KY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in PhiladelphiaCurrent local time in Louisville
2025-12-17, 06:14:47 EST2025-12-17, 06:14:47 EST
How Far is it Between Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA and Louisville Kentucky, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 675 mi 1087 km 586.17 nmi
Straight line distance 580 mi 933 km 504 nmi
Difference 95 mi 154 km 82 nmi

Philadelphia Details

Philadelphia is located in Pennsylvania, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 57' 8.4'' Longitude: W 75° 9' 49.6''
Latitude39.95234
Longitude-75.16379
StatePennsylvania
Nearest airports to Philadelphia

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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 Philadelphia, PA and Louisville, KY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 22 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 16 hours 59 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 5 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 35 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 19 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 3 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 29 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 7 hours 59 minutes