How far is Louisville, KY from Lebanon, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Lebanon, KY is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
City in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Lebanon.
-
1
Start on West Jefferson Street
78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street
-
2
Turn left onto South 6th Street
87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street
-
3
Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2397 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
-
4
Turn right onto South 1st Street
68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
-
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville
1087 ft · 27 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 27 min
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward KY 245: Bardstown, Clermont
1749 ft · 43 sec
-
8
Turn straight onto Clermont Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Clermont Road
-
9
Continue on New Shepherdsville Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · New Shepherdsville Road
-
10
Continue on West John Rowan Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · West John Rowan Boulevard
-
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Springfield Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Springfield Road
-
12
Continue on Bardstown Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Bardstown Road
-
13
Continue straight
840 ft · 14 sec
-
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bardstown Road
47 m · 3 sec · Bardstown Road
-
15
Exit the roundabout onto Bardstown Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Road
-
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Western Bypass
14 m · 1 sec · Western Bypass
-
17
Exit the roundabout onto Western Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Western Bypass
-
18
Continue on Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
-
19
Continue on Springfield Road
3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Road
-
20
Continue on North Spalding Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Spalding Avenue
-
21
Turn right onto West Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Lebanon.
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
23.4 mi · 00h 28m
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 Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Bardstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Louisville and 33.4 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisville and Sunny near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Bardstown
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 Bardstown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.14 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 Lebanon
City in Marion County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.5697900, -85.2527400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-85.25274, 37.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.04 | $20.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.