How far is Louisville, KY from Cadiz, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Cadiz, KY is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Cadiz.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Cadiz.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2397 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
43.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 31W: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway West
1286 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Paducah, Elizabethtown
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
86 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1682
1083 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto West Bypass Road
3021 ft · 47 sec · West Bypass Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hopkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Eagle Way
2363 ft · 35 sec · Eagle Way
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Merge slight left onto Hopkinsville Bypass
852 ft · 11 sec · Hopkinsville Bypass
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Continue on Eagle Way
2.1 mi · 2 min · Eagle Way
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Turn right onto Cadiz Road
7.1 mi · 8 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.4 mi · 8 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
114 m · 7 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Brown Street
89 m · 9 sec · Brown Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
74 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Cadiz.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cadiz.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Cadiz?
The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Caneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Louisville and 94.2 miles from Cadiz.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Cadiz, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cadiz.
Stop Ideas Near Caneyville
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 Caneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Cadiz. Straight-line distance: 148.79 mi (239.45 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 Cadiz
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,714 |
| Coordinates | 36.8650500, -87.8353000 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cadiz (-87.8353, 36.86505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
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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