How far is Fern Creek, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Fern Creek, KY to Louisville, KY is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Creek and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fern Creek and Louisville.
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Start on Fern Creek Road
28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road
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Continue on Kentucky Street
1177 ft · 54 sec · Kentucky Street
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Turn right onto Bardstown Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Bardstown Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Buechel Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Buechel Bypass
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Continue on Bardstown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Bardstown Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1518 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1703 North: Newburg Road
999 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Newburg Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Newburg Road
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Continue on Baxter Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Baxter Avenue
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East 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 Fern Creek 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.
Bardstown Road
Turn right onto Bardstown Road
3.52 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Fern Creek and Rain Showers Likely 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 Fern Creek to Louisville?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Wellington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Fern Creek and 9.4 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Fern Creek and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Wellington
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 Wellington.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fern Creek and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 11.38 mi (18.31 km).
#1 Fern Creek
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 18,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.1597900, -85.5877400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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