How far is Louisville, KY from Edmonton, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Edmonton, KY is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.11 mi
02h 12m
Flight
88.4 mi
142.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Louisville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.4 mi
Kilometers
142.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.11 mi
Kilometers
183.65 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmonton
Tue, May 26, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Tue, May 26, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-05-26T17:41
Arrive Edmonton
Tue, May 26, 7:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sonora
KY

City in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Louisville
57.1 mi
01h 06m
To Edmonton
57 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Edmonton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Edmonton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    2397 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 70, KY 90: Cave City, Glasgow

    2073 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mammoth Cave Road

    1292 ft · 26 sec · Mammoth Cave Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Happy Valley Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Happy Valley Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Happy Valley Road

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Happy Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Veterans Outer Loop

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Veterans Outer Loop

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Cumberland Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Greensburg, Edmonton

    1812 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Greensburg Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Greensburg Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    63 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1960 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Edmonton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
83 mi · 73%
Cumberland Parkway
13.8 mi · 12%
Happy Valley Road
7.24 mi · 6%
Veterans Outer Loop
5.43 mi · 5%
Happy Valley Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Greensburg Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

82.8 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sonora
01h 06m from Louisville
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edmonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Edmonton?

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Louisville and 57 miles from Edmonton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Edmonton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Edmonton.

Stop Ideas Near Sonora

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sonora, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sonora.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

82 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Edmonton. Straight-line distance: 88.4 mi (142.27 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Edmonton

#2 Edmonton

City in Kentucky, U.

Population1,597
Coordinates36.9800600, -85.6121900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Edmonton (-85.61219, 36.98006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.39
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.20 $30.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.65 $18.76 $37.51
Diesel $5.30 $21.38 $42.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Louisville, KY and Edmonton, KY. The current time in Louisville is 17:41:07, although it is 16:41:07 in Edmonton.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.