How far is Fulton, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Fulton, KY to Louisville, KY is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Louisville.
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Start on the route
48 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
35 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
582 ft · 14 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Mears Street
1083 ft · 27 sec · Mears Street
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Turn left onto Martin L King Jr Drive
1351 ft · 27 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive
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Continue on Mayfield Road
528 ft · 11 sec · Mayfield Road
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Turn left onto Fulgham Road
74 m · 5 sec · Fulgham Road
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Continue on Kentucky Avenue
2047 ft · 42 sec · Kentucky Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
48 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 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
43.6 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brook Street
934 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on South Brook Street
812 ft · 35 sec · South Brook Street
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Turn left onto West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
2198 ft · 1 min · West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
992 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
67 m · 8 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 Fulton 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.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 01h 46m
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 Fulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Louisville?
The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Fulton and 124.8 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fulton and Louisville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 209.42 mi (337.03 km).
#1 Fulton
City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,108 |
| Coordinates | 36.5042300, -88.8742300 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.38 | $74.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.62 | $93.24 |
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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