How far is Louisville, KY from Cynthiana, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Cynthiana, KY is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 01h 54m.
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.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Cynthiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Cynthiana.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on John Hunt Morgan Bridge
108 m · 13 sec · John Hunt Morgan Bridge
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
999 ft · 33 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1023 ft · 33 sec · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Cynthiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Rain Showers Likely near Cynthiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Cynthiana?
The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Louisville and 46.1 miles from Cynthiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Rain Showers Likely near Cynthiana.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Cynthiana. Straight-line distance: 79.98 mi (128.72 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 Cynthiana
City in Harrison County, Kentucky, in the United States
| Population | 6,300 |
| Coordinates | 38.3903500, -84.2941000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cynthiana (-84.2941, 38.39035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
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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