How far is Louisville, KY from Brandenburg, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Brandenburg, KY is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
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 Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Brandenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Brandenburg.
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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 left to continue on I 64 West: New Albany, Saint Louis
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Corydon
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 135: Corydon
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Road 135
16.2 mi · 19 min · State Road 135
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Continue on Matthew E. Welsh Bridge
3101 ft · 40 sec · Matthew E. Welsh Bridge
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Continue on Bypass Road
2081 ft · 36 sec · Bypass Road
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Street
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Continue on High Street
934 ft · 25 sec · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway
1149 ft · 25 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Old State Road
15 m · 1 sec · Old State Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Brandenburg.
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.
State Road 135
Merge slight left onto State Road 135
16.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Partly Cloudy near Brandenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Brandenburg?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Saint Dennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Louisville and 21.3 miles from Brandenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Partly Cloudy near Brandenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Dennis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Brandenburg. Straight-line distance: 28.42 mi (45.74 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 Brandenburg
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 2,879 |
| Coordinates | 37.9989600, -86.1694100 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brandenburg (-86.16941, 37.99896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
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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