How far is Louisville, KY from Knottsville, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Knottsville, KY is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Knottsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Knottsville.
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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 left to continue on I 64 West: New Albany, Saint Louis
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road
20.3 mi · 28 min · Doolittle Mills Road
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Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237
5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237
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Continue on Lincoln Trail Bridge
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Trail Bridge
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Turn left onto Madison Street
3 mi · 5 min · Madison Street
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
5.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 144
58 m · 4 sec · State Highway 144
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 144
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Knottsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 64 West
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40.8 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Knottsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Knottsville?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Louisville and 45.4 miles from Knottsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Knottsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Knottsville.
Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg
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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 Knottsville. Straight-line distance: 70.67 mi (113.74 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 Knottsville
Township in Daviess County, Kentucky
| Population | 6,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.7717200, -86.9041600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knottsville (-86.90416, 37.77172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
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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