How far is Louisville, KY from Highview, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Highview, KY is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Highview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Highview.
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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
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1747: Fern Valley Road
2621 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Fern Valley Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Fern Valley Road
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Turn right onto Fegenbush Lane
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fegenbush Lane
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Turn right onto Highview Drive
34 m · 5 sec · Highview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Highview.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
6.66 mi · 00h 09m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Highview?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Lynnview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Louisville and 7.1 miles from Highview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:44 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Highview.
Stop Ideas Near Lynnview
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 Lynnview.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Highview. Straight-line distance: 10.64 mi (17.12 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 Highview
City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 15,167 |
| Coordinates | 38.1428500, -85.6241300 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highview (-85.62413, 38.14285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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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