Jefferson City to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

348 miles 560 km · straight line
391.2 miles actual route 629.6 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Jefferson City from Louisville?

The distance from Jefferson City to Louisville is 348 miles (560 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located E of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.2 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jefferson City & Louisville

Quick Facts

Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM