How far is Louisville, KY from Lebanon Junction, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Lebanon Junction, KY is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.43 mi
00h 39m
Flight
29.04 mi
46.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.04 mi
Kilometers
46.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.43 mi
Kilometers
52.19 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Louisville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Lebanon Junction
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Fox Chase
KY

City in Kentucky

From Louisville
16.2 mi
00h 19m
To Lebanon Junction
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Lebanon Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Lebanon Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    2397 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 61: Boston, Lebanon Junction

    1892 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Preston Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Preston Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    777 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Lebanon Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
30.6 mi · 94%
Preston Highway
0.69 mi · 2%
West Liberty Street
0.45 mi · 1%
KY 61
0.36 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.15 mi
South 6th Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fox Chase
00h 19m from Louisville
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Sunny near Lebanon Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Lebanon Junction?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Fox Chase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Louisville and 16.2 miles from Lebanon Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Sunny near Lebanon Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Fox Chase

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fox Chase, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fox Chase.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

24 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Lebanon Junction. Straight-line distance: 29.04 mi (46.73 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Lebanon Junction

#2 Lebanon Junction

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,970
Coordinates37.8345100, -85.7319000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Lebanon Junction (-85.7319, 37.83451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Lebanon Junction. The current time is 23:02:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.