How far is Louisville, KY from Annville, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Annville, KY is about 146.6 miles (236 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.64 mi
03h 03m
Flight
117.11 mi
188.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.11 mi
Kilometers
188.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.64 mi
Kilometers
235.99 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-15T06:46
Arrive Annville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lexington-Fayette
KY

The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.

From Louisville
73.3 mi
01h 31m
To Annville
73.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Annville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Annville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue

    535 ft · 11 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington

    139 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    102.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 595: Berea

    1586 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Walnut Meadow Road

    1935 ft · 38 sec · Walnut Meadow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Walnut Meadow Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Walnut Meadow Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2535 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    3016 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Big Hill Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Big Hill Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Battlefield Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Battlefield Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Big Hill Road

    11.2 mi · 18 min · Big Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on US 421

    4.7 mi · 8 min · US 421

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2272 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Annville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
111 mi · 75%
Big Hill Road
15.6 mi · 11%
US 421
4.7 mi · 3%
Battlefield Memorial Highway
2.43 mi · 2%
Walnut Meadow Road
2.04 mi · 1%
Prospect Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

102 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington-Fayette
01h 31m from Louisville
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Annville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Annville?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (236 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Lexington-Fayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Louisville and 73.4 miles from Annville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Annville.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington-Fayette

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington-Fayette, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington-Fayette.

RAIL

Maysville

90 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

116 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

118 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Annville. Straight-line distance: 117.11 mi (188.47 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
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#2 Annville

Annville is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3192500, -83.9704800
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Annville (-83.97048, 37.31925)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.59 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.18 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Annville. The current time is 06:46:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.