How far is Buckner, KY from Pewee Valley, KY?

The driving distance from Buckner, KY to Pewee Valley, KY is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.38 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.67 mi
9.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.67 mi
Kilometers
9.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.38 mi
Kilometers
10.26 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pewee Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Buckner
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckner
2026-04-23T01:49
Arrive Pewee Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Buckner
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Orchard Grass Hills
KY

City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Buckner
3.2 mi
00h 06m
To Pewee Valley
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckner and Pewee Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckner and Pewee Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Cedar Point Road

    23 m · 5 sec · Old Cedar Point Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto W Highway 146

    4.8 mi · 7 min · W Highway 146

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dogwood Lane

    60 m · 5 sec · Dogwood Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lagrange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lagrange Road

  5. 5

    Continue on La Grange Road

    1573 ft · 27 sec · La Grange Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · La Grange Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckner and Pewee Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
W Highway 146
4.79 mi · 75%
Lagrange Road
1.22 mi · 19%
La Grange Road
0.3 mi · 5%
Dogwood Lane
0.04 mi · 1%
Old Cedar Point Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

W Highway 146

Turn right onto W Highway 146

4.79 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orchard Grass Hills
00h 06m from Buckner
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Buckner and Sunny near Pewee Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckner to Pewee Valley?

The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Orchard Grass Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Buckner and 3.2 miles from Pewee Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckner and Sunny near Pewee Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Orchard Grass Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orchard Grass Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orchard Grass Hills.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

23 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckner and Pewee Valley. Straight-line distance: 5.67 mi (9.12 km).

Buckner

#1 Buckner

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,837
Coordinates38.3836800, -85.4399600
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Pewee Valley

#2 Pewee Valley

City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,574
Coordinates38.3106200, -85.4874600
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Cedar Point Road (-85.440075, 38.383695)
End: La Grange Road (-85.487447, 38.310612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckner and Pewee Valley. The current time is 01:49:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.