How far is Louisville, KY from Brooksville, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Brooksville, KY is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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.
City in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Brooksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Brooksville.
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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
64.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East: Georgetown
1948 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Paynes Depot Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Paynes Depot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frankfort Road
119 m · 7 sec · Frankfort Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Paris Pike
1 km · 1 min · Paris Pike
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Turn left onto Cherry Blossom Way
2.8 mi · 5 min · Cherry Blossom Way
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Turn right onto Cynthiana Road
15 mi · 21 min · Cynthiana Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paris Pike
46 m · 7 sec · Paris Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Paris Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1489 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Mill Street
144 m · 17 sec · East Mill Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
51 m · 3 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Oddville Pike
12.8 mi · 19 min · Oddville Pike
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Turn left
15 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Miami Street
23 m · 1 sec · Miami Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Miami Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Brooksville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 64 East
Merge slight right
64.6 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Brooksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Brooksville?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Versailles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Louisville and 60.1 miles from Brooksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Brooksville.
Stop Ideas Near Versailles
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 Versailles.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 96.28 mi (154.95 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 Brooksville
City in Bracken County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 650 |
| Coordinates | 38.6825700, -84.0657600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooksville (-84.06576, 38.68257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $3.75 | $15.85 | $31.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $20.13 | $40.26 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $25.52 | $51.03 |
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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