How far is Brooks, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Brooks, KY to Louisville, KY is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooks and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooks and Louisville.
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Start on Brooks Hill Road
1629 ft · 35 sec · Brooks Hill Road
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Continue on John Harper Highway
1991 ft · 41 sec · John Harper Highway
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Turn left
1581 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
13.4 mi · 17 min · Kentucky Turnpike
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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 Brooks and Louisville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kentucky Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brooks and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooks to Louisville?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lynnview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Brooks and 7.8 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Lynnview
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 Lynnview.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooks and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.9 km).
#1 Brooks
Brooks is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.0611800, -85.7096800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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