How far is Savannah, GA from Louisville, GA?

The driving distance from Savannah, GA to Louisville, GA is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.32 mi
02h 26m
Flight
99.28 mi
159.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.28 mi
Kilometers
159.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.32 mi
Kilometers
190.42 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Savannah
Sat, Apr 18, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-18T06:53
Arrive Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pulaski
GA

Town in Candler County, Georgia, United States

From Savannah
59.2 mi
01h 13m
To Louisville
59.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Louisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Louisville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Fahm Street

    22 m · 7 sec · North Fahm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Bay Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Collins Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Augusta Avenue

    139 m · 9 sec · Augusta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward GA 21 South

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William F. Lynes Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William F. Lynes Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 16, US 17 North: Macon, Savannah

    1032 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 16 West: Macon

    1104 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 57: Swainsboro, Stillmore

    2504 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bill English Highway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Bill English Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on City Hall Alley

    911 ft · 16 sec · City Hall Alley

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    120 m · 7 sec · West Broad Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Savannah and Louisville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
65.2 mi · 55%
Bill English Highway
12.6 mi · 11%
Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 10%
South Main Street
9.37 mi · 8%
West Bay Street
1.81 mi · 2%
East Broad Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

65.2 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
99.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pulaski
01h 13m from Savannah
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Savannah to Louisville?

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pulaski is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Savannah and 59.2 miles from Louisville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Savannah and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Pulaski

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pulaski, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pulaski.

RAIL

Savannah

84 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
RAIL

Jesup

87 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Yemassee

109 mi away
9 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 99.28 mi (159.78 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population143,632
Coordinates32.0835400, -81.0998300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

City in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Georgia, United States

Population2,189
Coordinates33.0015400, -82.4112400
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Savannah (-81.09983, 32.08354)
End: Louisville (-82.41124, 33.00154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $4.78 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $5.62 $23.45 $46.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Louisville. The current time is 06:53:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.