How far is Louisville, KY from Monticello, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Monticello, KY is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Monticello.
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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 right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
53.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Frankfort, Versailles
1576 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Versailles
76 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Versailles Road
3229 ft · 45 sec · Versailles Road
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Continue on Frankfort Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Frankfort Highway
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Continue on Frankfort Road
5.9 mi · 7 min · Frankfort Road
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Continue on Versailles Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Versailles Bypass
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Turn slight left onto Lexington Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Versailles Road
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Turn right onto Man O War Boulevard
4.6 mi · 7 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clays Mill Extended
47 m · 5 sec · Clays Mill Extended
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Continue on Clays Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Clays Mill Road
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Turn right onto Monticello Boulevard
71 m · 8 sec · Monticello Boulevard
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Turn right onto Holwyn Road
114 m · 19 sec · Holwyn Road
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Turn left onto Halifax Drive
154 m · 17 sec · Halifax Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Halifax Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Monticello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight right
53.6 mi · 01h 01m
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 Clear near Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Monticello?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Louisville and 38.6 miles from Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisville and Clear near Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
Louisville, Kentucky
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 68.17 mi (109.71 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 Monticello
Monticello is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9923000, -84.5502200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monticello (-84.55022, 37.9923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.76 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
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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