How far is Highview, KY from Valley Station, KY?

The driving distance from Highview, KY to Valley Station, KY is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.19 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.55 mi
21.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.55 mi
Kilometers
21.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.19 mi
Kilometers
29.27 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Station
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Highview
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highview
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Valley Station
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Highview
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fairdale
KY

City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Highview
9.1 mi
00h 12m
To Valley Station
9.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Highview and Valley Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highview and Valley Station.

  1. 1

    Start on Highview Drive

    34 m · 7 sec · Highview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fegenbush Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fegenbush Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beulah Church Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Beulah Church Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 265 West, KY 841 West

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W, US 60: Fort Knox, Louisville

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Louisville, Valley Station

    54 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Dixie Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Alanadale Drive

    1492 ft · 1 min · Alanadale Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alanadale Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highview and Valley Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gene Snyder Freeway
14.6 mi · 80%
Dixie Highway
1.18 mi · 6%
Beulah Church Road
0.77 mi · 4%
Fegenbush Lane
0.68 mi · 4%
I 265 West
0.33 mi · 2%
Alanadale Drive
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gene Snyder Freeway

Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairdale
00h 12m from Highview
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highview and Sunny near Valley Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highview to Valley Station?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 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?

Fairdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Highview and 9.1 miles from Valley Station.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 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 $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highview and Sunny near Valley Station.

Stop Ideas Near Fairdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairdale.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highview and Valley Station. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.81 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Highview

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population15,167
Coordinates38.1428500, -85.6241300
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
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#2 Valley Station

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population22,756
Coordinates38.1111800, -85.8702400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Highview (-85.62413, 38.14285)
End: Valley Station (-85.87024, 38.11118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.83
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.41 $4.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.72 $5.44
Premium $4.65 $2.98 $5.96
Diesel $5.30 $3.39 $6.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Highview and Valley Station. The current time is 00:55:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.