How far is Barbourville, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Barbourville, KY to Louisville, KY is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Kentucky.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barbourville and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barbourville and Louisville.
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Start on Court Square
82 m · 8 sec · Court Square
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
65 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Boone Drive
2506 ft · 52 sec · Daniel Boone Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Parkway
15.5 mi · 19 min · Cumberland Gap Parkway
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Continue on Corbin Bypass
1.9 mi · 3 min · Corbin Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Lexington
1811 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
70.1 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Barbourville 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 75 North
Merge slight left
88.3 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Barbourville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barbourville to Louisville?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Barbourville and 88.8 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Barbourville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barbourville and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 140.32 mi (225.82 km).
#1 Barbourville
City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,974 |
| Coordinates | 36.8664800, -83.8888100 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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