Columbia, Missouri to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.2 miles 576.5 km · straight line
383.3 miles actual route 616.9 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Louisville?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Louisville is 358.2 miles (576.5 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located E of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.3 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Louisville in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri and Louisville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Missouri to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Louisville

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM