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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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 47m.
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 of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2397 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
43.8 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Paducah, Western Kentucky Parkway
1079 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 61 South: Elizabethtown, Hodgenville
2111 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 61: Elizabethtown, Hodgenville
1478 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
2043 ft · 27 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Campbellsville Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Campbellsville Road
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Turn right onto N L and N Tpke Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · N L and N Tpke Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensburg Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Greensburg Road
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Greenburge Road
1088 ft · 18 sec · Greenburge Road
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Hodgenville Road
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Turn right onto Campbellsville Road
2605 ft · 34 sec · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
918 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Hodgenville Avenue
815 ft · 38 sec · East Hodgenville Avenue
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Turn right onto North Depot Street
74 m · 11 sec · North Depot Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 70.1 mi (112.81 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 Greensburg
City in Kentucky, United States
| Population | 2,057 |
| Coordinates | 37.2608900, -85.4988500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greensburg (-85.49885, 37.26089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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