How far is Franklin, KY from Louisville, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Franklin and Louisville is 114.95 miles (185 km).
Flight distance from Franklin, KY to Louisville, KY is 114.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Franklin to Louisville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Franklin, Kentucky to Louisville, Kentucky is: 134.24 miles (216.04 km) by car.
Driving from Franklin to Louisville will take approximately 02 hours 04 minutes.
#1 Franklin
City in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9046 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°43'20"N 86°34'38"W |
| Latitude | 36.7222600 |
| Longitude | -86.5772200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area. It is located on the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Louisville is a major center for the transportation industry and is home to the Kentucky Derby.
| Population | 760026 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W |
| Latitude | 38.2542400 |
| Longitude | -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Louisville: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435,38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time Between Franklin and Louisville
The distance between Franklin and Louisville is 216 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Franklin, KY and Louisville, KY. The current time in Franklin is 08:47:24, although it is 09:47:24 in Louisville.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.93 liters (4.74 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Franklin and Louisville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Franklin to Louisville is $15.12 (diesel $19.92).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $15.12 | $17.4 | $19.26 | $19.92 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Franklin and Louisville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
