How far is Falmouth, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Falmouth, KY to Louisville, KY is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (133 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falmouth and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falmouth and Louisville.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Shelby Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Shelby Street
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Turn right onto Ridgeway Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ridgeway Avenue
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Turn left onto Lightfoot Fork Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Lightfoot Fork Road
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Turn left
1861 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Center Ridge Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Center Ridge Road
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Continue on Knoxville Gardnersville Road
148 m · 15 sec · Knoxville Gardnersville Road
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Turn left
6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Violet Road
1030 ft · 23 sec · Violet Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Cincinnati
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
76.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 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 · 42 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 Falmouth and Louisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Continue straight
76.3 mi · 01h 24m
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 Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falmouth to Louisville?
The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Sanders is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Falmouth and 54.1 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (133 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Sanders
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 Sanders.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 82.64 mi (133 km).
#1 Falmouth
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,086 |
| Coordinates | 38.6767400, -84.3302100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.20 | $32.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
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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