How far is Louisville, KY from Douglass Hills, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Douglass Hills, KY is about 14.3 miles (23 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Douglass Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Douglass Hills.
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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
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2234 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
1791 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway
2988 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
781 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 East: Middletown
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Shelbyville Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Shelbyville Road
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Turn right onto Burnley Road
1140 ft · 55 sec · Burnley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gatehouse Lane
1287 ft · 60 sec · Gatehouse Lane
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Turn left onto Rockstone Place
42 m · 6 sec · Rockstone Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockstone Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Douglass Hills.
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 64 East
Merge slight right
7.67 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Douglass Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Douglass Hills?
The road trip is about 14.3 miles (23 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Norbourne Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Louisville and 7.1 miles from Douglass Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Douglass Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Norbourne Estates
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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 Douglass Hills. Straight-line distance: 11.27 mi (18.14 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 Douglass Hills
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 5,714 |
| Coordinates | 38.2378500, -85.5527400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglass Hills (-85.55274, 38.23785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.13 | $4.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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