How far is Louisville, KY from Flatwoods, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Flatwoods, KY is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Flatwoods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Flatwoods.
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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
76.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
843 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road
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Continue on Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Road
1500 ft · 38 sec · Bellefonte Road
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Turn left onto Argillite Road
3009 ft · 1 min · Argillite Road
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Turn right onto Powell Lane
7 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powell Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Flatwoods.
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
Keep slight left
81 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Flatwoods?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Louisville and 95.7 miles from Flatwoods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Flatwoods.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Flatwoods. Straight-line distance: 165.79 mi (266.82 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 Flatwoods
City in Kentucky
| Population | 7,056 |
| Coordinates | 38.5225800, -82.7171100 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flatwoods (-82.71711, 38.52258)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.42 | $50.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.67 | $57.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.37 | $62.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
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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