How far is Louisville, KY from Hurstbourne, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Hurstbourne, KY is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Hurstbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Hurstbourne.
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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
10.2 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 1747: Jeffersontown, Middletown
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 1747 North: U.L. Shelby Campus, Middletown, Hurstbourne Parkway
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KY 1747 North: University of Louisville Shelby Campus, Middletown, Hurstbourne Parkway
2708 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Hurstbourne Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · South Hurstbourne Parkway
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Turn left onto Seaton Springs Parkway
2975 ft · 2 min · Seaton Springs Parkway
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Continue on Seaton Springs Parkway
128 m · 23 sec · Seaton Springs Parkway
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Turn left onto Laughton Lane
49 m · 9 sec · Laughton Lane
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Hurstbourne.
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 64 East
Merge slight right
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hurstbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Hurstbourne?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 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?
Seneca Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Louisville and 6.7 miles from Hurstbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hurstbourne.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca Gardens
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Hurstbourne. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.05 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 Hurstbourne
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 4,397 |
| Coordinates | 38.2381300, -85.5882900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hurstbourne (-85.58829, 38.23813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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