How far is La Grange, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from La Grange, KY to Louisville, KY is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Grange and Louisville.
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Start on West Main Street
1 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
1503 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on South 1st Street
1066 ft · 20 sec · South 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1839 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1181 ft · 44 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 La Grange and Louisville.
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.
South 1st Street
Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Grange 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 La Grange to Louisville?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Fincastle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from La Grange and 12.4 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Grange and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Fincastle
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 Fincastle.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Grange and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 23.19 mi (37.32 km).
#1 La Grange
Human settlement in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 9,081 |
| Coordinates | 38.4075700, -85.3788500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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