How far is Brodhead, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Brodhead, KY to Louisville, KY is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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.
4th-class city in Anderson County, Kentucky, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brodhead and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brodhead and Louisville.
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Start on Sycamore Street
572 ft · 26 sec · Sycamore Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boone Way
755 ft · 15 sec · Boone Way
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Stanford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Stanford Road
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Continue on Wilderness Road
131 m · 15 sec · Wilderness Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Maple Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Maple Avenue
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Continue on Harrodsburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Continue on Harrodsburg Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Harrodsburg Road
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Continue on Danville Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Danville Road
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Take the exit slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Louisville Road
17.7 mi · 20 min · Louisville Road
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Continue on Bypass North
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bypass North
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Turn left onto Alton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alton Road
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Continue on Graefenburg Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Graefenburg Road
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Turn left
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
42.8 mi · 49 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 Brodhead and Louisville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Graefenburg Road
Merge slight left
42.8 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Brodhead 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 Brodhead to Louisville?
The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Lawrenceburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Brodhead and 57.4 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brodhead and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brodhead and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 94.03 mi (151.32 km).
#1 Brodhead
Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,185 |
| Coordinates | 37.4042500, -84.4138300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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