How far is Lakeside Park, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Lakeside Park, KY to Louisville, KY is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 01h 30m.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeside Park and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside Park and Louisville.
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Start on Evergreen Court
26 m · 6 sec · Evergreen Court
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
121 m · 18 sec · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Locust Avenue
634 ft · 33 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1673 ft · 50 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Buttermilk Pike
1.1 mi · 3 min · Buttermilk Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South, I 75 South
952 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
76.8 mi · 1 hr 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 Lakeside Park 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 71 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Louisville
76.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Lakeside Park 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 Lakeside Park to Louisville?
The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Lakeside Park and 46.1 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lakeside Park and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
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 Worthville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside Park and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 83.91 mi (135.04 km).
#1 Lakeside Park
City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,753 |
| Coordinates | 39.0356200, -84.5691100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.41 | $24.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
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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