How far is Cadiz, KY from Shepherdsville, KY?
The driving distance from Cadiz, KY to Shepherdsville, KY is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.8 miles (225 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cadiz and Shepherdsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cadiz and Shepherdsville.
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Start on Jefferson Street
74 m · 8 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Brown Street
89 m · 13 sec · Brown Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Merchant Street
114 m · 7 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn left onto Hopkinsville Road
7.4 mi · 8 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Cadiz Road
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Turn left onto Eagle Way
1.9 mi · 2 min · Eagle Way
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Continue on Hopkinsville Bypass
2.1 mi · 2 min · Hopkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Eagle Way
1852 ft · 26 sec · Eagle Way
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Continue on West Bypass Road
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Bypass Road
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Take the exit straight
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 480
1300 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 480
67 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Grove Road
2170 ft · 47 sec · Cedar Grove Road
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Continue on Cedar Grove Road
2408 ft · 48 sec · Cedar Grove Road
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Turn straight onto Old Preston Highway South
2496 ft · 51 sec · Old Preston Highway South
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Turn right onto Preston Highway
854 ft · 14 sec · Preston Highway
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Continue on South Buckman Street
995 ft · 19 sec · South Buckman Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
62 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cadiz and Shepherdsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cadiz and Mostly Sunny near Shepherdsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cadiz to Shepherdsville?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beaver Dam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Cadiz and 84.9 miles from Shepherdsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.8 miles (225 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cadiz and Shepherdsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cadiz and Mostly Sunny near Shepherdsville.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Dam
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 Beaver Dam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cadiz and Shepherdsville. Straight-line distance: 139.81 mi (225 km).
#1 Cadiz
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,714 |
| Coordinates | 36.8650500, -87.8353000 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shepherdsville
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 12,297 |
| Coordinates | 37.9884000, -85.7157900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shepherdsville (-85.71579, 37.9884)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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