How far is Hardinsburg, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Hardinsburg, KY to Louisville, KY is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardinsburg and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardinsburg and Louisville.
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Start on 3rd Street
2417 ft · 48 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway N259
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway N259
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
52 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn slight right onto 7th Street Road
3128 ft · 1 min · 7th Street Road
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Continue on 7th Street Road
2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street Road
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Continue on South 7th Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue
2399 ft · 46 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
1865 ft · 53 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
86 m · 15 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 Hardinsburg 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.
State Highway N259
Continue straight
52 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg to Louisville?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Muldraugh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Hardinsburg and 37.2 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hardinsburg and Louisville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hardinsburg and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Muldraugh
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 Muldraugh.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardinsburg and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 50.3 mi (80.95 km).
#1 Hardinsburg
County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 37.7800600, -86.4605300 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.21 | $20.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.73 | $25.46 |
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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