Louisville to Vicksburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

499.3 miles 803.6 km · straight line
623 miles actual route 1002.7 km · driving distance
11h 31min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Vicksburg?

The distance from Louisville to Vicksburg is 499.3 miles (803.6 km) as the crow flies. Vicksburg is located SW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 623 miles, taking about 11h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Vicksburg in Mississippi.

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 Louisville and Vicksburg. 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 Vicksburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 31min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 49min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~14h 58min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Vicksburg

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Vicksburg
32.35°N, 90.88°W
America/Chicago
73m 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