How far is Louisville, KY from Paris, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Paris, KY is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat city in Franklin County, Kentucky, USA and Kentucky federated state capital city
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Paris.
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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
74.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 68: Paris, Lexington
3139 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Broadway
2246 ft · 56 sec · North Broadway
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Continue on Paris Pike
5.9 mi · 7 min · Paris Pike
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Continue on Lexington Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
68 m · 16 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 Paris.
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
74.8 mi · 01h 24m
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 Sunny near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Paris?
The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Louisville and 45.4 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Louisville and Sunny near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Paris. Straight-line distance: 81.82 mi (131.67 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 Paris
County seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 9,719 |
| Coordinates | 38.2098000, -84.2529900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-84.25299, 38.2098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
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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