Jersey City to Louisville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

647 miles 1041.2 km · straight line
736 miles actual route 1184.4 km · driving distance
14h 14min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
259° WSW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Louisville?

The distance from Jersey City to Louisville is 647 miles (1041.2 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located WSW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 736 miles, taking about 14h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Louisville in Kentucky.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey 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 Jersey City to Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 14min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 5min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~18h 30min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Louisville

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM