How far is Jackson, KY from Louisville, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Jackson and Louisville is 138.28 miles (222.55 km).
Flight distance from Jackson, KY to Louisville, KY is 138.28 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Jackson to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Jackson, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 155.44 miles (250.16 km) by car.
Driving from Jackson to Louisville will take approximately 02 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Jackson
City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1917 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'11"N 83°23'1"W |
| Latitude | 37.5531500 |
| Longitude | -83.3835100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.
| Population | 760026 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.2542400 |
| Longitude | -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Louisville: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435,38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time Between Jackson and Louisville
The distance between Jackson and Louisville is 250 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Jackson and Louisville. The current time is 00:52:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 56 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.76 liters (5.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Jackson and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Jackson to Louisville is $17.5 (diesel $23.07).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $17.5 | $20.15 | $22.3 | $23.07 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Jackson and Louisville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Jackson 94.26 miles (152 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Jackson 82.09 miles (132 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Jackson 89.58 miles (144 km)
Driving distance from Nevada, KY to Jackson 127.9 miles (206 km)
Driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Jackson 238.66 miles (384 km)
Driving distance from Oregon, KY to Jackson 114.93 miles (185 km)
