How far is Lebanon Junction, KY from Shively, KY?
The driving distance from Lebanon Junction, KY to Shively, KY is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon Junction and Shively.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon Junction and Shively.
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Start on Main Street
777 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Preston Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Preston Highway
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Turn left
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
24.5 mi · 27 min · Kentucky Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, I 65 North: Watterson Expressway, Louisville International Airport, Indianapolis, Louisville
1033 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Louisville International Airport, Watterson Expressway
1.1 km · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson Expressway
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Watterson, Expressway
1285 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31W North, US 60 East: Shively
2005 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
2546 ft · 1 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn left
144 m · 37 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Crums Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Crums Lane
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Turn right onto Schaffner Drive
1004 ft · 49 sec · Schaffner Drive
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Turn left onto Burrell Drive
64 m · 11 sec · Burrell Drive
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Continue on Burrell Drive
870 ft · 38 sec · Burrell Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burrell Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon Junction and Shively.
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.
Kentucky Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kentucky Turnpike
24.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog leaving Lebanon Junction and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shively.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon Junction to Shively?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Fox Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Lebanon Junction and 16.8 miles from Shively.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog around Lebanon Junction and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shively.
Stop Ideas Near Fox Chase
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 Fox Chase.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon Junction and Shively. Straight-line distance: 25.74 mi (41.42 km).
#1 Lebanon Junction
City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 1,970 |
| Coordinates | 37.8345100, -85.7319000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shively
Home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 15,690 |
| Coordinates | 38.2000700, -85.8227400 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shively (-85.82274, 38.20007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.00 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
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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