How far is Louisville, KY from Munfordville, KY?

The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Munfordville, KY is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
73.78 mi
01h 24m
Flight
68.23 mi
109.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.23 mi
Kilometers
109.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.78 mi
Kilometers
118.74 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munfordville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T07:03
Arrive Munfordville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:24 AM to 10:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Louisville
36.9 mi
00h 42m
To Munfordville
36.8 mi
00h 42m

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
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Street

    78 m · 16 sec · West Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Liberty Street

    2397 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    68 m · 4 sec · South 1st Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31W: Munfordville

    2888 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Dixie Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
70.9 mi · 96%
Dixie Highway
1.72 mi · 2%
US 31W
0.55 mi · 1%
West Liberty Street
0.45 mi · 1%
South 6th Street
0.05 mi
West Jefferson Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

70.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
00h 42m from Louisville
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Louisville and 36.8 miles from Munfordville.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Munfordville. Straight-line distance: 68.23 mi (109.8 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
Munfordville

#2 Munfordville

City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population1,660
Coordinates37.2722800, -85.8910800
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)
End: Munfordville (-85.89108, 37.27228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 Munfordville, KY. The current time in Louisville is 07:03:11, although it is 06:03:11 in Munfordville.

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.