How far is Louisville, KY from Morganfield, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Morganfield, KY is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Morganfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Morganfield.
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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 left to continue on I 64 West: New Albany, Saint Louis
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky
1463 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky
884 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
2455 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
789 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky
1353 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 41 Alternate: Henderson
1305 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
19.1 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
39 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Morganfield.
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 West
Continue straight
90.4 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Morganfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Morganfield?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 75.3 miles from Louisville and 75.5 miles from Morganfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville and Morganfield, 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 near Morganfield.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Morganfield. Straight-line distance: 123.94 mi (199.47 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 Morganfield
City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 3,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.6833800, -87.9166900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morganfield (-87.91669, 37.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.77 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
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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