How far is Augusta, KY from Louisville, KY?
Fastest route
The driving distance between Augusta, Kentucky and Louisville, Kentucky is 101.31 miles (163.13 kilometers). The drive time is about 1 hour and 43 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head west on US-421 S toward Louisville.
- Take exit 19 for KY-19 N toward Augusta.
- Turn right onto KY-19 N
- Turn left onto KY-8 E/Augusta Chatham Rd
- Turn left onto Heather Renee French Blvd
- Turn right onto Frankfort St
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E 4th St/Jeff Bowling Blvd
If you want to meet halfway between Augusta and Louisville, Kentucky, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.088694 and -85.387862, or 38º 05' 22.852" N, -85º 23' 22.088" W. This location is 50.66 miles away from Augusta and Louisville and it would take approximately 58 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gallatin County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Louisville.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
115 m · 15 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
94 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Heather Renee French Boulevard
1451 ft · 29 sec · Heather Renee French Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Street
1210 ft · 24 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Mary Ingles Highway West
16.5 mi · 27 min · Mary Ingles Highway West
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Turn left onto Ivor Road
1 mi · 2 min · Ivor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto AA Highway
15.6 mi · 21 min · AA Highway
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Continue on Licking Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Licking Pike
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Take the exit left toward I 275 West: Airport
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71, I 75: Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South, KY 236 East: Lexington, Louisville, Erlanger
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South, I 75 South: Lexington, Louisville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1839 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1181 ft · 44 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 Augusta 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.
I 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
76.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Augusta 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 Augusta to Louisville?
The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Glencoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Augusta and 67 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Augusta and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Glencoe
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 101.33 mi (163.07 km).
#1 Augusta
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,142 |
| Coordinates | 38.7717400, -84.0057600 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
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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