Louisville to Saint Joseph: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498.8 miles 802.7 km · straight line
564.5 miles actual route 908.4 km · driving distance
10h 35min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Louisville to Saint Joseph is 498.8 miles (802.7 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located WNW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.5 miles, taking about 10h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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. 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 Louisville and Saint Joseph. 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 Louisville to Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 35min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 42min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~13h 46min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM