How far is Auburn, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Auburn, KY to Louisville, KY is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Louisville.
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Start on Pearl Street
66 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left
145 m · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Caldwell Street
60 m · 13 sec · Caldwell Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2887 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Russellville Road
8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville
1997 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
114.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Interstate Highway 65
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Take the exit slight right toward Brook Street
934 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on South Brook Street
812 ft · 35 sec · South Brook Street
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Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
2198 ft · 1 min · West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
992 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
67 m · 8 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Louisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Interstate Highway 65
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65
114 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Louisville?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonnieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Auburn and 67.9 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Auburn and Louisville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Auburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Bonnieville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonnieville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 109.25 mi (175.82 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Kentucky
| Population | 1,404 |
| Coordinates | 36.8642100, -86.7102700 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.
| Population | 760,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.2542400, -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.35 | $50.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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