How far is Louisville, KY from Lewisport, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Lewisport, KY is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.46 mi
01h 49m
Flight
65.89 mi
106.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.89 mi
Kilometers
106.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.46 mi
Kilometers
137.54 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 4:24 AM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T03:35
Arrive Lewisport
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Louisville
42.7 mi
00h 54m
To Lewisport
42.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Lewisport.

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue

    535 ft · 11 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington

    139 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: New Albany, Saint Louis

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Doolittle Mills Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Trail Bridge

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Trail Bridge

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harrison Street

    3246 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pell Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Pell Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pell Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
48.9 mi · 57%
Doolittle Mills Road
20.3 mi · 24%
Indiana State Road 237
5.19 mi · 6%
4th Street
1 mi · 1%
Lincoln Trail Bridge
1 mi · 1%
Harrison Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

40.8 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
00h 54m from Louisville
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewisport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Lewisport?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 42.7 miles from Louisville and 42.8 miles from Lewisport.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Lewisport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewisport.

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brandenburg, 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 Brandenburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Lewisport. Straight-line distance: 65.89 mi (106.04 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
Lewisport

#2 Lewisport

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,681
Coordinates37.9370000, -86.9022100
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Lewisport (-86.90221, 37.937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.42 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.84 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Louisville, KY and Lewisport, KY. The current time in Louisville is 03:35:06, although it is 02:35:06 in Lewisport.

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.