How far is Hodgenville, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Hodgenville, KY to Louisville, KY is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hodgenville and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hodgenville and Louisville.
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Start on East Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
55 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
3212 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Parkway
9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
110 m · 4 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1.2 km · 2 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 Hodgenville 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.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
43.6 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hodgenville 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 Hodgenville to Louisville?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Hodgenville and 27.7 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hodgenville and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction
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 Lebanon Junction.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hodgenville and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 47.01 mi (75.66 km).
#1 Hodgenville
City in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 3,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.5739500, -85.7399600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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