How far is Louisville, KY from Mount Washington, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Mount Washington, KY is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, 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 Mount Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Mount Washington.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Liberty Street
2397 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 East, KY 841: Gene Snyder Freeway
1613 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, KY 841 East: Gene Snyder, Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown
2164 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bardstown Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Bardstown Road
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Continue on Mt Washington Bypass
1522 ft · 24 sec · Mt Washington Bypass
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Turn right onto North Bardstown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Bardstown Road
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville and Mount Washington.
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
9.84 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Mount Washington?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Louisville and 12.7 miles from Mount Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Louisville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Okolona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Mount Washington. Straight-line distance: 18.27 mi (29.4 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 Mount Washington
Highest mountain in the US state of New Hampshire
| Population | 14,907 |
| Coordinates | 38.0500600, -85.5457900 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Washington (-85.54579, 38.05006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
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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