How far is Louisville, KY from Barbourmeade, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Barbourmeade, KY is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Barbourmeade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Barbourmeade.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
535 ft · 11 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1035 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Henry Watterson Expressway
1971 ft · 31 sec · Henry Watterson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Brownsboro Road
1201 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto US 42 East: Brownsboro Road
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Brownsboro Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brownsboro Road
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Turn right onto Seminary Drive
1 km · 56 sec · Seminary Drive
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Continue on Brownsboro Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brownsboro Road
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Turn left onto Barbour Lane
724 ft · 32 sec · Barbour Lane
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Turn right onto Barbourmeade Road
21 m · 3 sec · Barbourmeade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barbourmeade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Barbourmeade.
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.
I 71 North
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5.38 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Barbourmeade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Barbourmeade?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Mockingbird Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Louisville and 5.8 miles from Barbourmeade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Barbourmeade.
Stop Ideas Near Mockingbird Valley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Barbourmeade. Straight-line distance: 8.97 mi (14.44 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Barbourmeade
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 1,252 |
| Coordinates | 38.2972900, -85.6032900 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barbourmeade (-85.60329, 38.29729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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