How far is Knottsville, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Knottsville, KY to Louisville, KY is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knottsville and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knottsville and Louisville.
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Start on State Highway 144
58 m · 5 sec · State Highway 144
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
9.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Indiana State Road 237
5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237
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Turn right
20.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight right
6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 9th Street, Roy Wilkins Avenue, Downtown
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Roy Wilkins Avenue
1159 ft · 30 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
1961 ft · 55 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 Knottsville and Louisville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indiana State Road 237
Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 00h 47m
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 Knottsville 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 Knottsville to Louisville?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Knottsville and 45.5 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Knottsville and Louisville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Knottsville and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg
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 Brandenburg.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knottsville and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 70.67 mi (113.74 km).
#1 Knottsville
Township in Daviess County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.7717200, -86.9041600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
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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