How far is Louisville, KY from Greensburg, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Greensburg, KY is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.62 mi
01h 47m
Flight
70.1 mi
112.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.1 mi
Kilometers
112.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.62 mi
Kilometers
136.18 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:45 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T19:57
Arrive Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Elizabethtown
KY

County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States

From Louisville
42.3 mi
00h 53m
To Greensburg
42.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.8 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Hodgenville

    2111 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on KY 61: Elizabethtown, Hodgenville

    1478 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    2043 ft · 27 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Parkway

    12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto N L and N Tpke Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · N L and N Tpke Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensburg Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Greensburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Hodgenville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Greenburge Road

    1088 ft · 18 sec · Greenburge Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hodgenville Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Hodgenville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Campbellsville Road

    2605 ft · 34 sec · Campbellsville Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    918 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue

    815 ft · 38 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Depot Street

    74 m · 11 sec · North Depot Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
44 mi · 52%
Hodgenville Road
15.8 mi · 19%
Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14%
Greensburg Road
5.72 mi · 7%
Campbellsville Road
2.98 mi · 4%
N L and N Tpke Road
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

43.8 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
00h 53m from Louisville
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Louisville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Louisville and 42.3 miles from Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

63 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 70.1 mi (112.81 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
Greensburg

#2 Greensburg

City in Kentucky, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates37.2608900, -85.4988500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Greensburg (-85.49885, 37.26089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.3 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.6 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Louisville, KY and Greensburg, KY. The current time in Louisville is 19:57:54, although it is 18:57:54 in Greensburg.

Distance to Other Cities

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