How far is Louisa, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Louisa, KY to Louisville, KY is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisa and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisa and Louisville.
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Start on East Madison Street
1846 ft · 35 sec · East Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 23
1.5 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 23
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Turn right
21.3 mi · 24 min
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Turn left
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
108.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
70.1 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Louisa 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.
Old US Hwy 23
Merge slight left
109 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisa and Slight 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 Louisa to Louisville?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.6 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Louisa and 105 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling
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 Mount Sterling.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisa and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 171.67 mi (276.28 km).
#1 Louisa
City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,325 |
| Coordinates | 38.1142500, -82.6032100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.47 | $62.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.25 | $78.50 |
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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