How far is Brooksville, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Brooksville, KY to Louisville, KY is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 39m.
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.
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooksville and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooksville and Louisville.
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Start on Miami Street
23 m · 5 sec · Miami Street
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Turn left onto Frankfort Street
3058 ft · 52 sec · Frankfort Street
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Continue on Brooksville-Powersville Road
3 mi · 4 min · Brooksville-Powersville Road
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Continue on Powersville Harrison County Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Powersville Harrison County Road
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Continue on Powersville-Harrison County Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Powersville-Harrison County Road
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Continue on Milford Road
2858 ft · 57 sec · Milford Road
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Continue on Powersville-Harrison County Road
1578 ft · 32 sec · Powersville-Harrison County Road
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Continue on Powersville–Harrison County Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Powersville–Harrison County Road
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Continue on Foster Chapel Road
3 mi · 5 min · Foster Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Oddville Pike
12.8 mi · 19 min · Oddville Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Walnut Street
51 m · 4 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Mill Street
144 m · 21 sec · East Mill Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1489 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on John Hunt Morgan Bridge
88 m · 8 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge
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Continue on Paris Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Leesburg Pike
40 m · 6 sec · Leesburg Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Leesburg Pike
15 mi · 21 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn left onto Cherry Blossom Way
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cherry Blossom Way
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Turn right onto Paris Pike
1 km · 59 sec · Paris Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Frankfort Road
119 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Road
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
3.9 mi · 5 min · Paynes Depot Road
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Take the exit slight right
2421 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
63.8 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Brooksville and Louisville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Paynes Depot Road
Merge slight left
63.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brooksville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooksville to Louisville?
The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Brooksville and 59.7 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brooksville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
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 Versailles.
Louisville, Kentucky
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooksville and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.95 km).
#1 Brooksville
City in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 650 |
| Coordinates | 38.6825700, -84.0657600 |
| 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: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $3.75 | $15.73 | $31.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $19.99 | $39.98 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $25.33 | $50.67 |
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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