How far is Louisville, KY from Masonville, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Masonville, KY is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
113.6 mi
02h 16m
Flight
80.17 mi
129.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.17 mi
Kilometers
129.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.6 mi
Kilometers
182.82 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Masonville
Sun, May 31, 4:10 AM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, May 31, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-05-31T02:54
Arrive Masonville
Sun, May 31, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Lewisport
KY

City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Louisville
56.7 mi
01h 08m
To Masonville
56.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South, KY 2155 North

    1548 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto New Hartford Road

    5 mi · 8 min · New Hartford Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Masonville Habit Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Masonville Habit Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Masonville Habit Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
71.4 mi · 63%
US 231 South
36.7 mi · 32%
New Hartford Road
5.03 mi · 4%
West Jefferson Street
0.31 mi
Roy Wilkins Avenue
0.1 mi
Masonville Habit Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

63.3 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewisport
01h 08m from Louisville
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Louisville and Mostly Sunny near Masonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Lewisport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Louisville and 56.9 miles from Masonville.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Masonville, 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 Masonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lewisport

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

59 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

80 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Masonville. Straight-line distance: 80.17 mi (129.02 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
Masonville

#2 Masonville

City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,014
Coordinates37.6750500, -87.0347200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Masonville (-87.03472, 37.67505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.05 $34.11
Premium $4.65 $18.66 $37.33
Diesel $5.30 $21.27 $42.54

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Louisville, KY and Masonville, KY. The current time in Louisville is 02:54:29, although it is 01:54:29 in Masonville.

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.