How far is Springfield, IL from Louisville, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Springfield and Louisville is 234.27 miles (377.03 km).
Flight distance from Springfield, IL to Louisville, IL is 234.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 39 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 35 minutes to travel from Springfield to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Springfield, Illinois to Louisville, Kentucky is: 329.79 miles (530.75 km) by car.
Driving from Springfield to Louisville will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Springfield
The capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. It is located on the Sangamon River in central Illinois. Springfield is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Capitol.
| Population | 113671 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°48'6"N 89°38'37"W |
| Latitude | 39.8017200 |
| Longitude | -89.6437100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.
| Population | 760026 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.2542400 |
| Longitude | -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Louisville: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435,38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time Between Springfield and Louisville
The distance between Springfield and Louisville is 531 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, IL and Louisville, KY. The current time in Springfield is 20:31:39, although it is 21:31:39 in Louisville.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 14 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 29 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 44.05 liters (11.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Springfield and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Springfield to Louisville is $41.98 (diesel $50.04).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $41.98 | $47.85 | $52.96 | $50.04 |
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The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Springfield and Louisville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
