How far is Hurstbourne Acres, KY from Louisville, KY?

The driving distance from Hurstbourne Acres, KY to Louisville, KY is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
12.04 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.52 mi
15.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.52 mi
Kilometers
15.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.04 mi
Kilometers
19.38 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hurstbourne Acres
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hurstbourne Acres
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hurstbourne Acres
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
Seneca Gardens
KY

Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hurstbourne Acres
6 mi
00h 08m
To Louisville
6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hurstbourne Acres and Louisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hurstbourne Acres and Louisville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    575 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bunsen Parkway

    1576 ft · 1 min · Bunsen Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Hurstbourne Parkway

    2802 ft · 1 min · South Hurstbourne Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 64 West: Louisville

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1839 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1181 ft · 44 sec · West Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hurstbourne Acres and Louisville.

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
10.3 mi · 85%
South Hurstbourne Parkway
0.53 mi · 4%
North 3rd Street
0.35 mi · 3%
Bunsen Parkway
0.3 mi · 2%
3rd Street
0.23 mi · 2%
West Jefferson Street
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

9.94 mi · 00h 14m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
9.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca Gardens
00h 08m from Hurstbourne Acres
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Hurstbourne Acres and 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 Hurstbourne Acres to Louisville?

The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Seneca Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Hurstbourne Acres and 6 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Hurstbourne Acres and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Seneca Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seneca Gardens, 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 Seneca Gardens.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

8 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hurstbourne Acres and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 9.52 mi (15.32 km).

Hurstbourne Acres

#1 Hurstbourne Acres

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,894
Coordinates38.2211800, -85.5891300
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.589065, 38.221214)
End: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.61 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.86 gal · 3.22 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.65 $2.00 $4.00
Diesel $5.30 $2.28 $4.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hurstbourne Acres and Louisville. The current time is 06:59:01.

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.