How far is Louisville, KY from Irvington, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Irvington, KY is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Irvington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Irvington.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
2970 ft · 1 min · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Continue on South 9th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on 7th Street Road
2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street Road
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Continue on 7th Street Road
3128 ft · 1 min · 7th Street Road
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Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway
22.6 mi · 33 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Street
598 ft · 12 sec · Woodlawn Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
932 ft · 21 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
9 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Irvington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dixie Highway
Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Louisville and Sunny near Irvington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Irvington?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Louisville and 22.9 miles from Irvington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Irvington, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisville and Sunny near Irvington.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Irvington. Straight-line distance: 38.49 mi (61.94 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 Irvington
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 1,192 |
| Coordinates | 37.8803400, -86.2838600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Irvington (-86.28386, 37.88034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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