Jacksonville, Illinois to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

260.9 miles 419.9 km · straight line
345 miles actual route 555.2 km · driving distance
6h 28min estimated drive time
$33 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Illinois from Louisville?

The distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Louisville is 260.9 miles (419.9 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located ESE of Jacksonville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 345 miles, taking about 6h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois and Louisville in Kentucky.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois 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 Jacksonville, Illinois to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 28min $33 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 46min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 9min $41–$121* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Illinois & Louisville

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m 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 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM