Jackson, Mississippi to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

481.1 miles 774.2 km · straight line
586 miles actual route 943 km · driving distance
10h 46min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jackson, Mississippi from Louisville?

The distance from Jackson, Mississippi to Louisville is 481.1 miles (774.2 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located NNE of Jackson, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 586 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi 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 Jackson, Mississippi to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 46min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 55min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~10h 14min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jackson, Mississippi & Louisville

Quick Facts

Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM